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2019 Maritime Security Working Group Meets at Naval Support Activity Naples
June 25, 2019 — The 2019 Maritime Security Working Group (MSWG), led by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa African Engagement Group, met at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, June 17-21... MORE

Sixth Fleet announces Sea Breeze 2019 participation
June 24, 2019 — U.S. 6th Fleet announced their participation in the upcoming Sea Breeze 2019 (SB19), June 24, 2019, an exercise which brings together 19 nations, 32 ships, 24 aircraft, and more than 3,000 troops... MORE

Fort McHenry Arrives In Latvia
June 24, 2019 — The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) pulled into Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit, June 22, 2019... MORE

USS Ross Arrives in Kiel
June 21, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) arrived in Kiel, Germany, on June 21, 2019, for a scheduled port visit after completing multinational exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019 in the Baltic Sea... MORE

U.S., Spanish Midshipmen Tour Partner Ships
June 21, 2019 — Midshipmen assigned to the Spanish Navy Santa Maria-class frigate Numancia (F83) toured the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) and U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen assigned to Carney toured Numancia, June 20, 2019... MORE

U.S. 6th Fleet commander Strengthens Bonds with Israeli Navy Partners
June 19, 2019 — Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, visited her Israeli Navy counterparts and U.S. Embassy leadership during a prescheduled trip to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, Israel, June 17-19, 2019... MORE

Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, C6F, tours the Haifa Naval Base in Israel.

Getting to Know Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters
June 15, 2019 — No, that’s not Vin Diesel walking down the halls of the C4I building or the spine at U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, although he does bear an uncanny resemblance to the actor. And though he isn’t a movie star, he does wear two stars: it’s your new Fleet Master Chief (FLTCM), Derrick Walters! ... MORE

U.S. Sixth Fleet Commander Visits Tunisian War College
June 13, 2019 — The U.S. 6th Fleet commander, Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, addressed students at École supérieur de guerre, the Tunisian Superior War College, during her first trip to the country, May 27, 2019... MORE

Warship Named for Coast Guard WWII Vet, U.S. Naval Forces Staff Member
June 10, 2019 — The newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer will be named for a Coast Guard officer that served on the staff for the commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe during World War II... MORE

USS Roosevelt Participates in D-Day 75th Anniversary
June 9, 2019 — Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) participated in numerous events in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, including the the 75th D-Day Anniversary Ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Normandy, France, June 6, 2019... MORE