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USS Roosevelt Sailors participate in Arctic Circle ceremony
May 13, 2020 — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile Aegis destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) Sailors participated in a ceremony to become “Blue Nose” Sailors, May 3, 2020, days after the ship crossed into the Arctic Circle... MORE

U.S. and British Ships depart Barents Sea, Continue Arctic Operations
May 8, 2020 — U.S. guided-missile destroyers and a British frigate departed the Barents Sea May 8, following seven days of Arctic operations... MORE

ARCTIC OCEAN (May 5, 2020) The Type-23 Duke-class frigate HMS Kent (F78), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), and USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) conduct a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) while conducting joint operations to ensure maritime security in the Arctic Ocean, May 5, 2020.

Navy Family Builds Resilience Through ‘Marathon Marathon’
May 8, 2020 — Most days are the same in Quadrelle, a small hamlet in the hills of southern Italy, near Naples. Ever since COVID-19 caused the near-total shutdown of typical Italian life nation-wide, the stores and restaurants in Naples have been shuttered and the roads completely empty. All activities have been canceled or moved indoors and into isolation. Most... MORE

Reversing Roles during Unconventional Times: U.S. Navy Ships Support Military Sealift Command
May 7, 2020 — For the first time in Military Sealift Command (MSC) and 6th Fleet history, MSC’s Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), which typically provides support to U.S. Navy and allied ships through rapid refueling and replenishment-at-sea (RAS), was resupplied by U.S. Navy ships, May 1, 2020... MORE

USS Roosevelt, USS Porter, USNS Supply PHOTOEX

Support Site Postal: A Great Team Doing Great Things
May 7, 2020 — The van arrives almost every morning like clockwork. As it backs into place, a large black metal barrier slides open. Another delivery is about to be processed... MORE

NAPLES, Italy (April 30, 2020) Fransesco Ciccarelli, postal clerk (right), and Logistics Specialist Seaman Oralia Ortiz sort and organize incoming mail at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Support Site post office, attached to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Sigonella, April 30, 2020. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Chief Justin Stumberg/Released)

USNS Yuma Arrives in Slovenia for Cargo Offload
May 7, 2020 — KOPER, Slovenia -- Military Sealift Command (MSC) Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Yuma (T-EPF 8) arrived for a port call in Koper, Slovenia, May 7. This is the second port visit by an expeditionary fast transport in Koper, the first was from USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) in Jan. 2020, highlighting the strategic importance of the Port of Koper for Allied military mobility... MORE

170701-N-OH262-002 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 1, 2017) -- A view of Military Sealift Command's expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Yuma (T-EPF 8) pier-side onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, July 1. EPF class ships are designed to transport 600 short tons of military cargo 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots. The ship is capable of operating in austere ports and waterways, interfacing with roll-on/roll-off discharge facilities, and on/off-loading a combat-loaded Abrams main battle tank. (U.S. Navy photograph by Bill Mesta/released)

U.S., U.K. Ships Operate in the Barents Sea
May 4, 2020 — Four U.S. Navy ships and a Royal Navy ship entered the Barents Sea, working together to conduct maritime security operations in the challenging environmental conditions above the Arctic Circle, May 4, 2020... MORE

U.S., British ships conduct Anti-submarine exercise above Arctic Circle
May 1, 2020 — NORWEGIAN SEA — U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F) conducted a bilateral naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise with the U.K., above the Arctic Circle, May 1, 2020... MORE

NORTH ATLANTIC (April 28, 2020)- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6), USS Porter (DDG 78), and Royal Navy’s HMS Kent (F 78) conduct a connected replenishment in the North Atlantic, April 28, 2020. CNE-CAN/C6F, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman Third Class Anthony Nichols/Released)

Top Admiral in Europe and Africa Talks Alliances, Great Power Competition, and Pandemics
May 1, 2020 — NAPLES, Italy (April 30, 2020) - Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, was the guest speaker for U.S. Naval Institute’s 147th annual meeting, held virtually, April 30, 2020... MORE

NAPLES, Italy (April 30, 2020) - Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, speaks during the U.S. Naval Institute’s 147th annual meeting, held virtually, April 30, 2020. CNE-CNA-C6F, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (Photo by Master Sergeant OR-8 Florian Fergen/Released)

Hidden Heroes: The ‘Maradona of Retail’ Leads Commissary to Singular Goal
April 30, 2020 — Every day, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples commissary workers are working to restock toilet paper, eggs, produce and canned goods as fast as the items fly off the shelves. Many of these "Hidden Heroes" are host nation Italian employees whose contributions are vital to mission accomplishment and Sailor sustainment... MORE

NAPLES, Italy (April 28, 2020) Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Commissary Store Manager Lawrence Maravilla poses for a portrait at the NSA Commissary. CNE-CNA/C6F, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Chief Justin Stumberg/ Released)