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USS Oak Hill Arrives in Limassol, Cyprus
November 1, 2024 — The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) arrived in Limassol, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 31, 2024... MORE

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 destroyers USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and 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... MORE

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 — The “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 departed for a scheduled deployment to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella early October... MORE

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)

USS Oak Hill arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus
October 17, 2024 — The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious landing dock ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 17, 2024... MORE

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) sails behind the San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a basic surface warfare exercise while participating in a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) with other U.S. Navy warships. Warships assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group are participating in the exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Virginia, to maintain readiness, proficiency and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)

Fifth U.S. Navy DDG Homeport Shifts to Rota, Spain
October 15, 2024 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) arrived to its new homeport of Naval Station Rota, Oct. 15, as the first of two additional DDGs to join the Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe (FDNF-E) force... MORE

Cmdr. Scott Burrill, the commanding officer of the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), raises a Spanish flag with Spanish Armada Capt. Ernesto Guesos, Commander, 41st Frigate Squadron, during the ship's homeport shift to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, from NAVSTA Norfolk, Va., Oct. 15, 2024.

USS New York Arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus for Port Visit
October 15, 2024 — The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus for a regularly scheduled port visit, October 14, 2024... MORE

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) enters port in Larnaca, Cyprus, Oct. 14, 2024. New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSPARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner)

Truman Strike Group Transits Strait of Dover for the North Sea
October 15, 2024 — The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) transited through the Strait of Dover for the North Sea, Oct. 14... MORE

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group transits the Strait of Dover, Oct. 14, for the North Sea where the strike group will conduct operations with Allies and partners. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mike Shen)

Sailor dies aboard USS Harry S. Truman
October 3, 2024 — On Oct. 1, 2024, Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Jelani A. Hill, assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), passed away from a medical emergency unrelated to shipboard operations as the aircraft carrier transited the Atlantic Ocean on a scheduled deployment. The Sailor was admitted and treated in the ship’s Intensive Care Unit, but efforts to... MORE

Combined, joint EOD exercise Northern Challenge 2024 kicks off in Keflavík, Iceland
September 26, 2024 — Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) forces from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps will participate in Northern Challenge 2024 alongside NATO Allies and partners, Sept. 26 to Oct. 9, 2024... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Frick, a native of Baltimore, Maryland and explosive ordnance disposal team leader with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26MEU(SOC)), photographs a neutralized simulated improvised explosive device during Exercise Northern Challenge 2023, Keflavik Airport, Iceland, Sept. 22, 2023. Northern Challenge 23 is an Icelandic Coast Guard-led bomb disposal exercise, hosted to train teams from over a dozen nations with response to incidents involving simulated improvised and military explosive devices. The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

CTF 68 Holds Change of Command
September 25, 2024 — Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68 held a change of command onboard Naval Station Rota, Sept. 25, 2024... MORE