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MSC Supports Army Ships Transit Home
September 2, 2020 — When most people think of the U.S. Army, they may think of tanks, helicopters and troops. Aside from air and ground forces, the Army also has ships. Similar to Military Sealift Command, the Army has an operational and tactical sealift mission using vessels called Logistics Support Vessels (LSVs), which are designed to deliver vehicles and cargo and are the largest ships in their fleet... MORE

James A. Loux (LSV 6);Charles P. Gross (LSV 5)

Europe's Top U.S. Admiral Presents Legion of Merit to Europe's Top French Admiral
September 1, 2020 — Adm. Robert P. Burke, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Allied Joint Force Command Naples, presented the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, Adm. Christophe Prazuck, with the Legion of Merit, Aug. 31, 2020... MORE

200831-N-NO901-0001 PARIS (Aug. 31, 2020) - Adm. Robert P. Burke, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Allied Joint Force Command Naples, presents the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, Adm. Christophe Prazuck, with the Legion of Merit, Aug. 31, 2020. U.S. Naval Forces Europe/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 and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams returns to Souda Bay
September 1, 2020 — The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), on a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility, returned in port Souda Bay, Greece, for a routine logistics stop, Sep. 1, 2020... MORE

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams arrives in port Naples, Italy

USS Ross Begins 10th FNDF-E Patrol
August 31, 2020 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain, marking the beginning of its 10th Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol, Aug. 29, 2020... MORE

USS Philippine Sea Conducts Maneuvering Exercises with Spanish Navy
August 28, 2020 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) executed passing exercises with the Spanish Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 26, 2020... MORE

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) participates in a vertical replenishment-at-sea exercise with a Sikorsky Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Spanish frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101) in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 26, 2020. Philippine Sea is currently deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

CNE-CNA Fleet Master Chief Hosts Senior Enlisted Symposium
August 28, 2020 — U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Fleet Master Chief Derrick A. Walters hosted senior enlisted leaders from throughout the European theater for a virtual leadership symposium, Aug. 28, 2020... MORE

Joint Forces Train Expeditionary C2 Capability for Contingency Operations
August 28, 2020 — Task Force elements from across U.S. European Command (EUCOM) met onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, concluded two weeks of training for contingency operations in the theater, if called upon, Aug. 28, 2020... MORE

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa; U.S. Army Europe; and U.S. Air Forces Europe

Operation Liberty During COVID-19: Port Visits Onboard NSA Naples
August 28, 2020 — Port visits on deployment usually mean liberty filled with relaxation or exploring new places, but during the COVID-19 global health pandemic, ships have had to take precautions to ensure the health and safety of their crews, partners, and allies. When two ships pulled into the Port of Naples in August, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples made it their mission to ensure a fun and safe visit for the Sailors where crews could still maintain their “bubble” of no outside contact... MORE

Meeting the Mission: Team Rota Supports the Fleet
August 28, 2020 — Port visits are a morale boost and vital to the mental health of deployed Sailors. In recent months, port visits Navy-wide have been limited or ensured Sailors remain pier side to protect the readiness of the crew during the pandemic... MORE

USS Winston S. Churchill Completes Maneuvering Exercises with Turkish Navy
August 28, 2020 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) executed maneuvering exercises with the Turkish Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 28, 2020... MORE

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), not pictured, executes a passing exercise with Turkish Navy frigates TCG Barbaros (F-244) , not pictured, and Burgazada (F-513) in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 26, 2020. Winston S. Churchill is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.