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Trawling, Trafficking, Smuggling and Spoilage: East Africa’s war on illicit maritime trade, and how exercise Cutlass Express 2023 is changing the narrative
March 17, 2023 — Across Africa, partner nations have joined to train and work alongside each other to combat the laundry list of maritime crime on the continent. Over the past week and a half of the exercise, the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, in concert with an international team of military services and organizations, has conducted a comprehensive approach to combating these issues during exercise Cutlass Express 2023... MORE

Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 participants conduct Maritime Operations Center training in Mombasa, Kenya, March 10, 2023.

A Child of the Soil: Kengara returns to Kenya
March 16, 2023 — U.S. Navy Lt. Paul Kengara, born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, is a target developer for U.S. Africa Command, and is currently serving as an assessor for exercise Cutlass Express 2023. The following is an excerpt of a conversation about his experience coming back to Kenya as an official representative of the U.S. Navy... MORE

U.S. Navy Lt. Paul Kengara poses for a photo.

A Clash of Doctrine: VBSS in the Western Indian Ocean
March 13, 2023 — Within the Bandari Maritime Academy of Mombasa, Kenya, participants in exercise Cutlass Express 2023, hailing from Djibouti, Georgia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, United Kingdom, and the United States, gathered to address a common challenge – Visit, Board, Search and Seizure... MORE

230307-N-FV745-1068 RAVLUNDA, Sweden (June 7, 2022) A International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) agent discusses training items with members of the Georgian Coastguard Service members and members of the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) during exercise Cutlass Express 23, March 7, 2022. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied 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 1st Class Daniel James Lanari/Released)

U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band Kicks off Cutlass Express 2023 at CLDJ
March 12, 2023 — Deployed U.S. military members and multinational partners from Japan, Italy, France, and Spain, enjoyed a night of music and fun as partners and friends at Camp Lemonnier’s recreation hall, March 5. ... MORE

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (March 7, 2023) - U.S Navy Musician Third Class Robert Novoa, lead vocalist, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band, sings during a pre-recorded concert for Radio Television of Djibouti, (RTD); that will be broadcasted across Djibouti, March 7, 2023. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied 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 1st Class Randi R. Brown)

USS Nitze (DDG 94) Arrives in Valletta, Malta
March 11, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrived in Valletta, Malta, for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023... MORE

(March 11, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrives in Valletta, Malta for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023. 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.

USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) Arrives in Civitavecchia, Italy
March 11, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) arrived in Civitavecchia, Italy, for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) arrives in Civitavecchia, Italy for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023. 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.

USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) Arrives in Rhodes, Greece
March 11, 2023 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), homeported in Norfolk, arrived in Rhodes, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023... MORE

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) arrives in Rhodes, Greece for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023. 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.

More than a Mission - USCG Commander's two years in Africa
March 10, 2023 — U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Traci Alvarez is U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) Maritime Law Enforcement Chief, and is serving as the exercise Cutlass Express U.S. Coast Guard coordinator. The following is an excerpt of a conversation about her experience working within Africa, and her experience working with African partners. This story has been edited to improve readability and context... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Tracy Alvarez, U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) Maritime Law Enforcement Chief, poses for a photo in Mombasa, Kenya, March 10, 2023. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied 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 1st Class Cameron C. Edy)

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Returns to Souda Bay, Crete
March 10, 2023 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit March 10, 2023... MORE

(March 10, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group 10, arrives in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, March 10, 2023. 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. 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.

Top Gun: Maverick Star visits George H.W. Bush
March 10, 2023 — Top Gun: Maverick producer and star Tom Cruise, writer and producer Christopher McQuarrie, and editor Eddie Hamilton, along with Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham departed the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) after completing a visit, March 3, 2023... MORE

(March 3, 2023) Cmdr. Karrie Lang, Combat Systems Officer aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), takes a selfie with Tom Cruise during a visit to the ship, March 3, 2023. 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.