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USS Laboon Transits the Strait of Gibraltar
December 11, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Laboon (DDG 58), transits the Strait of Gibraltar and enters the Mediterranean Sea to conduct operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Dec. 11, 2023... MORE

210117-N-QD512-1104 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) steams behind the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting operations as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb J. Sarten/Released)

USS Bulkeley Arrives in Piraeus, Greece
December 11, 2023 — USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), arrived in Piraeus, Greece, for a regularly scheduled port visit December 8, 2023... MORE

The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) patrols Feb. 6, 2014, in the Gulf of Oman. The Bulkeley was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr., U.S. Navy/Released)

USS Mount Whitney Returns to Homeport
December 8, 2023 — The U.S. 6th Fleet Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returned to homeport in Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 8, following support of U.S. operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea since October... MORE

The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) displays the ensign while steaming alongside ships participating in exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23), in the Baltic Sea, June 4, 2023.

26th MEU(SOC) and Hellenic 32rd Marine Brigade Strengthen Partnership through Integrated Training during a Greek Bi-Lateral Readiness Sustainment Training Exercise
December 7, 2023 — The Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), embarked on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), will be participating in an integrated Greek Bi-Lateral Exercise with the 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade, Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 1-3, 2023... MORE

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) execute a small-scale amphibious assault alongside Greek Marines with 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade during a bilateral exercise near Skyros, Greece, Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), embarked on the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, are on a scheduled deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command crisis response force with elements deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation to increase maritime security and stability, and to defend U.S., Allied, and Partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

EODMU 8 Participates in NUSRET 2023 Invitational Exercise
December 6, 2023 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8) is participating in the Türkiye-led NUSRET 2023 invitational exercise from November 28 through December 6, 2023 in the northern Aegean Sea... MORE

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8) is participating in the Türkiye-led NUSRET 2023 invitational exercise from November 28 through December 6, 2023 in the northern Aegean Sea.

USS Thomas Hudner Arrives in Souda Bay, Greece
December 5, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG), arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a regularly scheduled port visit November 30, 2023... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) steams alongside the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) while both ships are underway as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, March 15, 2023.

USS Normandy Arrives in Piraeus, Greece
December 5, 2023 — USS Normandy (CG 60), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), arrived in Piraeus, Greece, for a regularly scheduled port visit December 3, 2023... MORE

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2022) The Ticonderoga-Class Guided-Missile Cruiser, USS Normandy (CG 60) steams alongside USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) before a replenishment at sea, Nov. 2. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)

U.S. Navy to start recovery operations for downed Blackhawk
December 4, 2023 — The U.S. Navy contracted the multi-purpose support vessel, NG Worker, for search and recovery operations of an Army Blackhawk aircraft that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 10. The aircraft was conducting routine training when the crash occurred... MORE

USS Ramage Returns to Homeport Following 6th Fleet Deployment
December 4, 2023 — The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) – part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Gerald R. Ford CSG returns to Norfolk, VA after a 7-month deployment to the US Naval Forces Europe area of operations, Dec. 03, 2023... MORE

231203-N-OK195-1022 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 3, 2023) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) returns to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a 7-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, Dec. 03, 2023. Ramage, part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Porsha Thompson)

The World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Souda Bay
December 2, 2023 — The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 arrived in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 2, 2023... MORE

Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay prepare to heave line before bringing in the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Crete, for a scheduled port visit on Dec. 2, 2023. USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.