USCGC Thetis visits Cabo Verde
January 18, 2022
The crew from USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) welcomed United States Ambassador to Cabo Verde Jeff Daigle aboard to meet with leadership and tour the ship January 14, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducted a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, working alongside Allies, building maritime domain awareness, and sharing best practices with partner nation navies and coast guards.
Military and Civilian Divers Conduct Underwater Search Training in Cyprus
January 13, 2022
Divers from Underwater Construction Team One explain the procedures and application for utilizing remotely operated vehicles (ROV) in underwater search and recovery operations to Cypriot Navy and Police divers. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
U.S., Spain, Morocco collaborate to conduct rescue at sea
January 7, 2022
A Migrant raft spotted by U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Thetis (WMEC 910), Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145), Glen Harris (WPC 1144), and the Moroccan Coast Guard during a rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 5, 2021.
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Completes Holiday Port Visits
January 5, 2022
CVN 75
USS Albany Visits Gibraltar
December 30, 2021
211214-N-NO901-0007 LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Dec. 14, 2021) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Albany (SSN 753), operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, conducts a brief stop for personnel in Limassol, Cyprus, Dec. 14, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)
USS Ross departs Rota, Spain to begin 12th Patrol
December 30, 2021
Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) man the rails as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Rota, Spain to begin its 12th patrol, Dec. 27, 2021. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Claire DuBois/Released)
USS Arleigh Burke Completes Inaugural Forward Deployed Patrol
December 23, 2021
Ensign Crystal Barnes mans the rails as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) returned to Rota, Spain, Dec. 23, 2021, completing her inaugural patrol as a member of the U.S. Navy’s Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E). Arleigh Burke, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its first patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. National Security Interests and regional allies and partners.
Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Ships Conduct Interoperability Training with the Tunisian Navy
December 23, 2021
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), and the Royal Norwegian Navy Frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) participate in a passing exercise with the Tunisian offshore patrol vessel Hannon (P612) and La Combatante III class fast patrol boat Tunis (502) in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 20, 2021.
Underwater Construction Team ONE Completes Subject Matter Expert Exchange with Cyprus
December 22, 2021
(Dec. 12, 2021) U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Construction Dive Detachment ALFA (CDD/A), a detachment of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) ONE, conduct joint dive training and exchange with the Cypriot National Guard, Cyprus Navy, Cyprus National Police, and Cyprus Fire Service personnel, Dec. 12, 2021. The training and exchange covers dive operations, dive medicine, underwater search techniques, and rescue operations. The UCT CDDs are specially trained and equipped units within the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force that construct, inspect, repair and maintain ports, ocean facilities, underwater systems and general maritime infrastructure.
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Swaps Crew
December 17, 2021
USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4)