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VP-40 Begins Deployment to Sixth Fleet
May 26, 2021 — The “Laging Handa” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 has started their deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR) in support of maritime security operations and of NATO Allies and partners, April, 28, 2021... MORE

A P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from VP-40 conducted exercise detachments out of Keflavik, Iceland and Rota, Spain in addition to supporting operational missions out of Sigonella, Sicily under Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Task Force 67.

USS Thomas Hudner Concludes Port Visit in Souda Bay
May 25, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), an element of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG), conducted a three-day scheduled port visit to Souda Bay, Greece, May 24, 2021... MORE

The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) transits the Strait of Gibraltar, March 8, 2021. The IKE Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton concludes operations with U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet
May 25, 2021 — The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) transited out of the Mediterranean Sea, concluding the crew’s recent operations in U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet’s area of responsibility, May 24, 2021... MORE

210517-G-ID129-1211 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 17, 2021) Members from the Armed Forces of Malta observe how the Coast Guard conducts helicopter operations aboard the Legend-class cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753), May 17, 2021. Hamilton is on a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix)

U.S. Coast Guard and Partner Nations Exchange Best Practices During Phoenix Express 2021
May 24, 2021 — The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a subject matter expert exchange on the topics of restraint devices, tactical approach, and detainee contact for the in-port portion of exercise Phoenix Express 2021 in Bizerte, Tunisia, on May 18, 2021... MORE

THE 50TH BALTOPS KICKS OFF IN JUNE
May 24, 2021 — The 50th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, takes place in the Baltic Sea from June 6-18... MORE

U.S. Navy Personnel Observe Memorial Day in Tunisia During Exercise Phoenix Express
May 23, 2021 — U.S. Navy personnel participating in exercise Phoenix Express 2021 (PE21) conducted a cultural exchange and wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Memorial Day at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia, May 27, 2021... MORE

STRIKFORNATO Holds Defensive Live-Fire Missile Interception Exercise
May 22, 2021 — Exercise At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield’s live-fire Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) environment is the most ambitious demonstration to date and the only event with actual destruction of ballistic missiles in space within Europe... MORE

THE NORTH SEA (May 19, 2021) - The Royal Netherlands Navy Air Defense and Command Frigate (ADCF) HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën (F802) engages a subsonic target with two Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM) on May 19, 2021 during exercise At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield. At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield, conducted by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO on behalf of U.S. Sixth Fleet, is a live-fire integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise that improves Allied interoperability using NATO command and control reporting structures.

U.S. and Tunisia Conduct Bilateral Interagency Legal Workshop During Exercise Phoenix Express 2021
May 22, 2021 — Service members from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard along with interagency partners attended a bilateral maritime law workshop presented by the Tunisian Navy and Tunisian government in Tunis, Tunisia, May 19, 2021... MORE

USS Carter Hall Departs Naval Station Rota, Spain
May 21, 2021 — The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), operating as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group (IWOARG), departed Naval Station (NS) Rota, Spain, May 21, 2021 after its five-day maintenance and logistics stop... MORE

ROTA, Spain (May 21, 2021) Sailors prepare to get the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) underway during a sea and anchor evolution, May 21, 2021. Carter Hall is operating in the Atlantic Ocean with Amphibious Squadron 4 and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sawyer Connally)

U.S. Coast Guard Conducts at Sea Exercises with Malta
May 21, 2021 — The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted at sea engagements with Armed Forces of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea, May 17 and 20, 2021... MORE

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