USCG Cutter Spencer (WMEC 905) arrives in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
February 21, 2023
The crew of USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) watch as the cutter moors in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Feb. 16, 2023. Spencer is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, to carry out joint training, exercises, and maritime security operations alongside African partners in support of U.S. interests abroad, regional partnerships, and to strengthen international maritime governance. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee)
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrives in Stockholm
February 17, 2023
220715-N-DE439-1129 BALTIC SEA (July 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) gets in formation during a ship maneuvering exercise with the Finnish Navy Hamina-class missile boat FNS Hamina (80) and the Swedish Navy ship HMS Kullen (M74), July 15, 2022. Arleigh Burke 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 Almagissel Schuring)
US Army helicopters support USAID in Turkiye
February 15, 2023
Delivering relief supplies to Elbistan, Türkiye on Feb. 14, 2023.
728th Air Mobility Squadron and 39th Operational Support Squadron support key earthquake relief deliveries
February 13, 2023
Airmen assigned to various sections across the 39th Air Base Wing in Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye, load supply trucks in recognition of joint military support of USAID humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, following the Feb. 6, 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkiye. U.S. military forces assigned to U.S. European Command and under the operational control of U.S. Naval Forces Europe, are providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in support of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), and the international community to the Turkish people during this tragedy.
Unified DoD Efforts Supporting Türkiye
February 11, 2023
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew T. Priddy, Task Force 61/2 commanding general arrives, Feb. 9., at Incirlik Air Base, and is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. Calvin Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander. While supporting requirements from USAID, following an earthquake on Feb 6., Task Force, 61/2 is responsible for the coordination of joint U.S. military efforts, providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to the people of Türkiye.
Commander, Task Force 68 Seabees and Georgian Land Defense Forces celebrate completion of Poti infrastructure project
February 10, 2023
230201-N-N0748-1050 POTI, Georgia (Feb. 1, 2023) Georgian Land Force colonels address Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 before a ribbon cutting ceremony for a recently completed railhead expansion project in Poti, Georgia, Feb. 1, 2023. NMCB 11 operates as a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 68 for deployment across the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder Constructionman Gabriella Coupe)
Partners, allies celebrate successful conclusion of exercise Obangame Express 2023
February 6, 2023
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Calvin Foster, director of the Maritime Partnership Program for U.S. Sixth Fleet, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kirk Smith, deputy commander of U.S. Africa Command, and Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff pose for a photo with participants from exercise Obangame Express 2023, Feb. 03, 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. Obangame Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation, and increase maritime safety and security among participating nations in the Gulf of Guinea and Southern Atlantic Ocean. 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)
USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrives at Gölcük Naval Base in Türkiye
February 5, 2023
Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) sails in the Red Sea, Nov. 17. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
USS Roosevelt completes 4th FDNF-E Patrol
February 5, 2023
Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Adam Fisher, right, greets his spouse with the traditional first kiss after returning from patrol aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Feb. 4, 2023.
George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group arrives in Piraeus, Greece
February 3, 2023
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, arrives in Piraeus, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 3, 2023.