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USS Thomas Hudner Conducts Port Visit in Kiel Following Joint Maritime Exercise with NATO Allies and Partner Nations
June 23, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) conducted a four-day port visit in Kiel, Germany, June 22, 2021, after participating in the 50th iteration of Exercise BALTOPS, a joint, maritime-focused exercise to increase interoperability and enhance flexibility between NATO allies and partners... MORE

KIEL, Germany (June 17, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) makes port in Kiel, Germany, June 17, 2021 in support of exercise BALTOPS 50. BALTOPS 50 is an annual international maritime-led joint exercise including 16 NATO allies and two partner nations demonstrating the ability of the alliance to contribute to deterring and if required defeating aggression. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

U.S. Navy Assumes Command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1
June 23, 2021 — For the first time, the U.S. Navy assumed command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) during a change of command ceremony held onboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and via video teleconference on June 19, 2021... MORE

KIEL, Germany (June 19, 2021) Cmdr. Jan Wijchers, Royal Netherlands Navy, is relieved by Capt. Sam P. Brasfield as commanding officer of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1), aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), during the change of command ceremony, June 19, 2021 after exercise BALTOPS 50. Brasfield is the first U.S. commander to command a SNMCM. SNMCMGs provides Allied Maritime Command with constant MCM capabilities to ensure safe and secure sea lanes of communication.

COMSTRIKFORNATO, U.S. Sixth Fleet Visits Baltic Nations
June 23, 2021 — Vice Adm. Gene Black, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, completed a 5-day visit to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania during exercise Baltic Operations, 12-16 June, 2021... MORE

210614-N-NO901-0001 RIGA, Latvia (June 14, 2021) Latvian Chief of Defense, Lt. Gen. Leonids Kalnins, Vice Adm. Gene Black, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Greer Chambless, senior defense official, U.S. Embassy Riga, visited Brethren Cemetery to participate in a “Day of Remembrance,” honoring those who were deported in 1941, June 14, 2021, in Riga, Latvia. The 50th BALTOPS represents a continuous, steady commitment to reinforcing interoperability in the Alliance and providing collective maritime security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

USS The Sullivans Conducts Port Visit in Gaeta
June 22, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) made a scheduled port visit to Gaeta, Italy June 9-14, as part of their deployment with Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG 21)... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) returns to her homeport of Mayport, Fla., following the completion of a six-month deployment.

U.S. Sixth Fleet announces Sea Breeze 2021 participation
June 21, 2021 — U.S. Sixth Fleet formally announces participation in the upcoming annually held Exercise Sea Breeze 2021 (SB21) cohosted with the Ukrainian Navy, June 21, 2021... MORE

(June 21, 2021) U.S. Sixth Fleet formally announces participation in the upcoming annually held Exercise Sea Breeze 2021 (SB21) cohosted with the Ukrainian Navy, June 21, 2021.The exercise is taking place from June 28 to July 10 in the Black Sea region and will focus on multiple warfare areas including amphibious warfare, field operations, diving operations, maritime interdiction operations, air defense, special operations integration, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue operations.

VP-4 Participates in BALTOPS 50
June 21, 2021 — Patrol Squadron (VP) FOUR, alongside maritime forces from eighteen nations, recently participated in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) off the coast of Denmark. ... MORE

NORDHOLZ, Germany (June 19, 2021) VP-4’s Combat Aircrew TEN lands and refuels at Nordholz, Germany’s airfield (ETMN) while supporting BALTOPS 50 exercise. Also, VP-4 celebrates with ETMN personnel by being the 39,000 aircraft landing at the airfield. Held annually since 1972, BALTOPS is the premier maritime-led exercise in the Baltic Sea region and one of the largest exercises in northern Europe. BALTOPS 50 hosted 16 NATO countries and two partner nations providing high-end training across the entire spectrum of naval warfare.

USS Laboon Conducts Port Visit in Romania
June 20, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) conducted a three day port visit in Constanta, Romania, June 18-20, 2021, as part of their mission to conduct presence operations in the Black Sea region... MORE

CONSTANTA, Romania (June 20, 2021) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) man the rails as Laboon departs Constanta, Romania, June 20, 2021. Laboon is deployed to the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeremy R. Boan/Released)

USS Laboon Conducts Passing Exercise with British Royal Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy
June 19, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) completed a series of passing and communication exercises (PASSEX) with the British Royal Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy, June 17, 2021 in the Black Sea... MORE

BLACK SEA (June 17, 2021) HMS Defender, USS Laboon and HMNLS Evertsen take station for close proximity sailing as a Russian warship watches from afar (rear of picture) whilst on maritime operations in the Black Sea. On Thursday 17th June 2021, HMS Defender conducted close proximity sailing with allied warships HMNLS Evertsen and USS Laboon whilst operating in the Black Sea, east of the Mediterranean.The ships have been working closely with each other honing various communication skills and navigation exercises.The close proximity sailing often referred to as a SCREENEX is the culmination of the last few days of serials formulating into one final exercise. (LPhot Dan Rosenbaum, HMS Defender)

U.S. Navy Ships Arrive in Kiel, BALTOPS 50
June 19, 2021 — Three U.S. Navy Ships arrived in Kiel, Germany following the conclusion of BALTOPS 50, June 17, 2021... MORE

210618-N-NO901-0226 KIEL BAY, Germany, (June 18, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), nest in Kiel Bay, Germany, after completing exercise BALTOPS 50. BALTOPS 50 is an annual international maritime-led joint exercise including 16 NATO allies and 2 partner nations demonstrating the ability of the alliance to contribute to deterring and if required defeating aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by U.S. Thomas Hudner Public Affairs/Released)

BALTOPS 50 Comes to a Close
June 18, 2021 — Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) concluded the 50th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), the premiere annual maritime-focused U.S. European Command and U.S. Naval Forces Europe exercise in the Baltic region, June 18... MORE

Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) ships HMCS Halifax, HDMS Absalon, FS Commandant Blaison, HNoMS Storm and HNoMS Gnist participate in a PHOTOEX with RFA Mounts Bay and HMS Albion off the coast of Denmark on June 6th, 2021 during Exercise BALTOPS 50. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused defence exercise designed to enhance interoperability, flexibility, and demonstrate resolve among Allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic Sea Region. It involves maritime and air forces, strengthening combined response capabilities necessary to ensure regional security and stability.