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USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) Completes Second Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe Patrol
December 1, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) returned to Rota, Spain, on November 28, 2023, following a six-month deployment throughout the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations and marking the completion of its second Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol... MORE

Lt. j. g. David Moya, a chaplain assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) takes a photo from the pier at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota as the ship returns from deployment, Nov. 28, 2023. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

U.S.-Italian Navy Undersea Warfare staff talks underway in Naples
November 30, 2023 — Italian Navy Rear Adm. Vito Lacerenza, commander, Italian Submarines, hosted Rear Adm. Stephen Mack, commander, Submarine Group 8, aboard the Italian Todaro-class submarine, Scirè (S 527), during U.S. and Italian Navy Undersea Warfare staff talks, Nov. 20, 2023... MORE

NAPLES, Italy. - Rear Adm. Stephen Mack, commander, Submarine Group 8, meets with Sailors assigned to the Italian Todaro-class submarine Scirè (S 527), during U.S. and Italian Navy undersea warfare staff talks, in Naples, Italy, Nov. 20, 2023. While in Naples, the Scirè hosted Italian Navy Rear Adm. Vito Lacerenza, Commander of the Submarines, and Rear Adm. Mack, further strengthening the U.S. and Italian partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)

USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus
November 30, 2023 — The U.S. 6th Fleet Blue Ridge-class command-and-control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Larnaca, the Republic of Cyprus for a scheduled port visit, November 30, 2023... MORE

200526-N-BM428-0054 NORMANDY, France (May 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in a memorial ceremony off the coast of Normandy, France while in the English Channel, May 26, 2020. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor)

Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group sails with HMS Duncan for Mediterranean operations
November 28, 2023 — Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan (D37) joined the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) to participate in routine operations and conduct training events in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 16... MORE

A photo from 2019 of the Royal Navy Daring-class air-defence destroyer HMS Duncan (D37).

Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Course: Building perspective in the operational space
November 25, 2023 — Commanders throughout the region and NATO Allies and partner commands, participated in the 2023 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Course, held at Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy, to develop international relationships among partner nations, while deepening their understanding of Combined Maritime Command and Control concepts and mechanisms, Nov. 13-17, 2023... MORE

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) begins 4th patrol in U.S. 6th Fleet
November 22, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain November 22, 2023 to begin its 4th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations. Arleigh Burke is one of four Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyers assigned to Commander Task Force 65 as part of the U.S. Navy’s support to NATO’s Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture. These FDNF-E ships demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s flexibility to operate throughout Europe and Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope to the Arctic Circle, supporting security and stability in the maritime domain... MORE

210411-N-KH151-0004 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Apr. 11, 2021) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), arrives at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Apr. 11, 2021. Arleigh Burke’s arrival marked the completion of her homeport shift to NAVSTA Rota from Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eduardo Otero)

Military Leaders Convene in Naples for AFRICOM Strategic Alignment Conference
November 18, 2023 — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Component Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders convened in Naples, Italy for a pivotal conference, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), November 14-15, 2023... MORE

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Component Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders convened in Naples, Italy for a pivotal conference, hosted by
U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), November 14-15, 2023.

Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group teams up with ESPS Méndez Núñez for Mediterranean operations
November 16, 2023 — Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F104) joined the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) to participate in routine operations and conduct training events in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 8... MORE

Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F104) joined the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) to participate in routine operations and conduct training events in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 8.

USNS Trenton Visits Port of Oran on a Friendship Stopover
November 13, 2023 — The civilian and naval crew of the USNS Trenton are honored to visit the port city of Oran from November 7 to 9 on a friendship stopover, as a show of continued U.S. partnership and goodwill with the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. The visit marks the first time a U.S. naval vessel has visited the port of Oran in several decades. This same vessel previously docked at the Port of Algiers from July 4 to 6 this year to celebrate the anniversaries of Algerian and U.S. independence. ... MORE

The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF-5) arrives in Oran, Algeria for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 8, 2023. Trenton is currently operating in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to support U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Isis Salyers)

U.S. Sixth Fleet Conducts Bilateral, Dual-Carrier Operations in Eastern Mediterranean Sea
November 3, 2023 — The ships and aircraft of two U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups conducted joint exercises over the last three days... MORE

231103-N-LK647-1272 EAST MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 3, 2023) The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in formation with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a photo exercise, Nov. 3, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the East Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)