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Grey Knights Develop Sicilian Tutor and Mentorship Programs
April 14, 2021 — The Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 “Grey Knights” demonstrated their selfless nature by volunteering to tutor students in the English language at two local schools: Instituto Comprensivo Gaetano Ponte (Palagonia Middle School), and Instituto Alberghiero G. Falcone Succursale (Riposto Hotel Management High School)... MORE

210304-N-VH871-1536 SIGONELLA, Italy (March 4, 2021) Sailors assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, assist Italian middle schoolers with their English proficiency as part of a community relations project, March 4, 2021. VP-46 is currently forward-deployed to the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout Europe and Africa. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts a full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national security interests and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin Ingram/ Released)

USS Roosevelt Conducts Replenishment-at-Sea
April 12, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) conducted a scheduled replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), April 9, 2021... MORE

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) handle line during a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), April 9, 2021.

USS Arleigh Burke, Newest FDNF ship, arrives in homeport Rota, Spain
April 12, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in its new homeport, Naval Station Rota, Spain, as the U.S. Navy’s newest Forward Deployed Naval Forces- Europe destroyer, April 11, 2021... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), arrives at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Apr. 11, 2021.

Sixth Fleet Conducts Multi-Domain Anti-Submarine Warfare in the Atlantic Ocean
April 9, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Virginia-class attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN-792), a U.S. Navy P-8A from Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise Black Toro in the north Atlantic Ocean, April 2-7, 2021... MORE

Leadership Development Returns to NSA Naples
April 9, 2021 — How do I become a leader? This is a question that E-6 and below Sailors may ask themselves throughout the course of their career. How does a Sailor make the jump from working with their peers to leading them? Leadership is often said to be one of the most important skills a Sailor needs for success in the Navy but past attempts at leadership training have fallen short of the mark. ... MORE

VP-4 Participates in Exercise Joint Warrior 21-1
April 9, 2021 — Patrol Squadron (VP) FOUR alongside maritime forces from eight partner nations, began its participation in the U.K.-hosted exercise Joint Warrior (JW) 21-1 off the coast of Scotland, Apr. 09, 2021... MORE

VP-4's Combat Aircrew 11 completes the final flight for Joint Warrior 21-1 on the 18th of May 2021.

U.S. and Tunisian Divers Complete First Bilateral Dive Engagement in 10 years
April 6, 2021 — U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Construction Dive Detachment Charlie (CDD/C), a detachment of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, and the Tunisian Navy Specialized Diver Regiment (RPS) conducted the first bilateral dive engagement between the Tunisian and U.S. Navy in nearly a decade... MORE

USS Roosevelt Conducts Replenishment-at-Sea
April 3, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) conducted a scheduled replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the dry cargo ship USNS William McClean (T-AKE 12), April 1, 2021... MORE

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) receive pallets of food stores during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo ship USNS William McClean (T-AKE 12), April 1, 2021.

The Meaning of Chief
April 2, 2021 — Since 1893, being pinned to the rank of Chief Petty Officer has been a sign of both technical expertise within one’s rating and exhibition of strong leadership abilities. As we celebrate the 128th year of the rank’s creation, Chiefs from all across U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa were asked to reflect and ponder on what it truly means to be a Chief... MORE

Chief Petty Officers pose for a photo on Naval Support Activity, Naples, Mar. 31, 2021, during a celebration of the 128th birthday of the Chief Petty Officer ranks.

IKE Supports OIR from Eastern Mediterranean
March 31, 2021 — Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group began flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, March 31, 2021... MORE

Operation Inherent Resolve; carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)