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The World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Trieste
September 19, 2023 — The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), arrived in Trieste, Italy for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 17, 2023... MORE

The worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives in Trieste, Italy for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 17, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navys newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navys capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Simon Pike)

U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Danish Defense Forces Train on SM-6 Missile Launcher Together
September 15, 2023 — In a demonstration of ongoing commitment to transatlantic security and defense interoperability, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, in conjunction with the Danish Defense Forces, will be conducting advanced convoy protection drills using the state-of-the-art, modular SM-6 missile launcher beginning the week of Sept. 18 in Bornholm, Denmark... MORE

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (HWW) arrives in Lomé, Togo
September 15, 2023 — LOMÉ, Togo – The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base ship USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB-4), embarked with Sailors and Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), arrived in Lomé, Togo for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15, 2023... MORE

USS Florida arrives in Tromsø
September 14, 2023 — The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) arrived in Tromsø, Norway for a regularly scheduled visit September 14, 2023... MORE

221104-N-TC847-1145 IONIAN SEA (Nov. 4, 2022) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) transits the Ionian Sea, Nov. 4, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christine Montgomery)

MSWG – A focus on Blue Africa and interoperability between partners and NAVAF
September 14, 2023 — Service members from 24 African nations, alongside U.S. Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and Marines, joined together for a Maritime Security Working Group (MSWG) at the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) Headquarters, in Naples, Italy, Sept. 12-14, 2023... MORE

NAPLES, Italy – U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart B. Munsch (center), commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, stands attendees of Maritime Security Working Group for a group photo at the NAVEUR-NAVAF Headquarters, in Naples, Italy, Sept. 12, 2023. The purpose of the MSWG is to understand the requirements of African partner nations for capacity building, in key areas such as maritime domain awareness, operational analysis, maritime professionalism, law enforcement, intelligence gathering, and response and interdiction operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cameron C. Edy)

U.S. 6th Fleet Kicks off Exercise Sea Breeze 2023-3
September 11, 2023 — Exercise Sea Breeze 2023 commenced following an opening ceremony held in Constanta, Romania, Sept. 11, 2023. Sea Breeze 2023-3 is scheduled to run from Sept. 11-15, 2023, in Constanta, Romania. This is a land and sea-based exercise with multinational Allies and Partners, aimed to enhance the capabilities of Black Sea and Partnership for Peace maritime security forces while progressively training and preparing the Ukraine Maritime Command staff... MORE

Sea Breeze 2023-3 is scheduled to run from Sept. 11-15, 2023, in Constanta, Romania. This is a land and sea-based exercise with multinational Allies and Partners, aimed to enhance the capabilities of Black Sea and Partnership for Peace maritime security forces while progressively training and preparing the Ukraine Maritime Command staff.

U.S. Navy and Marines arrive in Latvia for the upcoming German Baltic Sea exercise Northern Coast 2023
September 8, 2023 — The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Bravo Command Element, arrived in Riga, Latvia for a routine and scheduled port visit, Sept. 7, 2023... MORE

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Bravo Command Element, arrived in Riga, Latvia for a routine and scheduled port visit, Sept. 8, 2023.

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Holds Change of Command Ceremony
September 5, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) held its change of command ceremony at Pier 1 in Naval Station Rota, Spain, August 24, 2023... MORE

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (August 24, 2023) Capt. Ed Sundberg, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60, presides over a change of command ceremony where Cmdr. Tyrchra Bowman (right) relieves Cmdr. Peter Flynn (left) as commanding officer of USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), homeported at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain August 24, 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 LTJG Benjamin K. Cusimano)

USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) completes exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy
August 30, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) wrapped up participation in the bilateral exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy, Aug. 27, 2023... MORE

AGADIR, Morocco (Aug. 25, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), handle lines while pulling into Morocco, Aug. 25, 2023. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea)

USS Normandy (CG 60) arrives in Marmaris, Türkiye
August 26, 2023 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, ported at Aksaz Naval Base in Marmaris, Türkiye for a regularly scheduled port visit, August 26, 2023... MORE

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Tecara Gray, right, and Chief Hospital Corpsman Zachary Montanaro, both assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), monitor sea and anchor operations on the fantail, as Normandy ship pulls in Aksaz Naval Base, Turkiye, Aug. 26, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.