U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania Holds Change of Command Ceremony
December 6, 2024
Cmdr. Robert Foster (left), incoming U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania (USAAMDSRO) commanding officer, shakes hands with Cmdr. Matthew Iwanczuk (right), outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony on Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania, Dec. 4, 2024.
U.S. Maritime Security Cooperation and Attaché Symposium concludes in Naples, Italy
December 5, 2024
Adm. Stuart Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), and Rear Adm. Patrick Hayden, Director, Maritime Headquarters for NAVEUR-NAVAF, gather with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps attachés, Personnel Exchange Program Officers, and U.S. 6th Fleet liaison officers stationed throughout Europe and Africa at the 2024 U.S. Maritime Security Cooperation and Attaché Symposium in Naples, Italy, Dec. 3, 2024.
USS Wasp Amphibious Readiness Group transits the Strait of Gibraltar
November 30, 2024
Exercise Phoenix Express 2024 Concludes in Tunisia
November 15, 2024
U.S. Navy Capt. Harish Patel, Phoenix Express 2024 exercise director, delivers opening remarks during the closing ceremony for Phoenix Express 2024 in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 15, 2024.
U.S. Marines Bring New Capabilities to International Naval Exercise
November 14, 2024
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Donahue, left, 2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, conducts exothermic breaching training with a member of the Tunisian Naval Forces as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Nov. 6, 2024.
Ships Set Sail for Phase Two of Exercise Phoenix Express 2024
November 9, 2024
Participating nations conduct PHOTOEX during at-sea portion of Phoenix Express 24, November 9, 2024. Phoenix Express is one of three regional maritime exercises executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns.
Exercise Phoenix Express 2024 Kicks Off in Tunisia
November 5, 2024
Leaders from Algeria, Belgium, Georgia, Italy, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Türkiye and United States gather for the opening ceremony of Phoenix Express 2024 in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 5, 2024.
USS Oak Hill Arrives in Limassol, Cyprus
November 1, 2024
240630-N-HE057-1082 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 30, 2024) The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) steams in formation with the remaining components of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), and the Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan (D 37) in the Mediterranean Sea, June 30, 2024. The IKECSG is on a scheduled deployment to the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to promote regional security and to deter aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)
Truman Strike Group Destroyers Conduct Barents Sea Operations
October 23, 2024
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), conducted routine maritime operations in the Barents Sea in international waters, Oct. 21.
Patrol Squadron 26 Departs on Deployment
October 23, 2024
241001-N-HM576-1023 NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fl. (Oct. 01, 2024) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Andrew Taylor and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Michael Thompson Jr. launch a P-8A Poseidon as it leaves for deployment, Oct. 1. The Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 “Tridents” are based in Jacksonville, Florida, and are currently forward deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance, as well as theater outreach operations, as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aubrey Stueven)