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Commander, Task Force 67 holds change of command
August 7, 2026 — Capt. Frank C. Sanchez relieved Capt. Brian J. Schneider as commodore of Commander, Task Force 67 during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 7... MORE

Capt. Frank C. Sanchez relieves Capt. Brian J. Schneider as commodore of Commander, Task Force 67 during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 7, 2026. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

USS Mount Whitney holds change of command
July 31, 2026 — Capt. Harry C. Evans III relieved Capt. Colin Price as commanding officer of Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a ceremony held aboard the ship, July 31... MORE

Innovation Shapes U.S.–Senegal Dialogue
July 30, 2026 — Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, met July 21 with Rear Adm. Abdou Sene, chief of staff of the Senegalese Navy, during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) to discuss maritime domain awareness, emerging technologies and opportunities to strengthen regional maritime security through innovation and partnership... MORE

Adm. George Wikoff, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa exchanges gifts with Rear Adm. Abdou Sene, Chief of Staff of the Senegalese Navy, during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS).

Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security Anchors U.S.–Cameroon Dialogue at African Maritime Forces Summit
July 29, 2026 — Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, met July 21 with Contre-Admiral Hilary Ade Nkwenti, deputy chief of staff of the Cameroon Navy, during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) to discuss maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, regional cooperation and shared maritime priorities... MORE

Adm. George Wikoff, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa exchanged gifts with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Cameroon Navy Contre-Amiral Hilary Ade Nkwenti during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026.

Regional Maritime Leadership Shapes U.S.–Nigeria Dialogue at African Maritime Forces Summit
July 29, 2026 — Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, met July 21 with Rear Adm. Olusegun Olunkule Soyemi, pioneer flag officer commanding, Special Operations Command, Nigerian Navy, during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) to discuss maritime domain awareness, regional maritime security and opportunities to strengthen multinational cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea... MORE

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Admiral George Wikoff exchanged gifts with the Commander of Special Operations Command Nigeria, Rear Admiral Olusegun Olunkule Soyemi in Rabat, Morocco, July 22, 2026.

Professional Development Shapes U.S.–Madagascar Maritime Dialogue at African Maritime Forces Summit
July 28, 2026 — Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, met July 21 with Chief of Navy Staff, Madagascar Navy Rear Adm. Kalobe Mickael Sam Hieng Twion, during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) to discuss professional military education, maritime domain awareness and approaches to strengthening enduring maritime capability... MORE

Adm. George Wikoff, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa exchanges gifts with the Chief of Navy Staff, Madagascar Navy Rear Adm. Kalobe Mickael Sam Hieng Twion, during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 in Rabat, Morocco, July 21, 2026

Wikoff Meets with Angolan Navy Commander During African Maritime Forces Summit
July 28, 2026 — Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, met July 21 with Adm. Valentim Alberto Antonio, commander of the Angolan Navy, during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) to discuss maritime security, naval modernization and continued cooperation in support of regional stability... MORE

Adm. George Wikoff, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, exchanges gifts with Adm. Valentim Alberto Antonio, Commander of the Angolan Navy, in Rabat, Morocco, July 21, 2026

U.S., Cabo Verde Leaders Discuss Maritime Governance at African Maritime Forces Summit
July 28, 2026 — Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, met July 21 with Capitão de Navio Kahbi Yassine Fonseca Pereira Batista, commander of the Cabo Verde Coast Guard, during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) to discuss maritime governance, professional development and regional cooperation... MORE

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Admiral George Wikoff took part in a cultural gift exchange with the Commander of the Cabo Verde Coast Guard, Capitao de Navio Kahbi Yassine Fonseca Pereira Batista during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026.

Exercise Sea Breeze 2026 Concludes in Portland, England
July 24, 2026 — Exercise Sea Breeze 2026 concluded July 24, marking the successful completion of the 26th iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise co-hosted by the United States and Ukraine... MORE

Wikoff Meets with Senior Libyan Maritime Leaders During African Maritime Forces Summit
July 24, 2026 — Adm. George Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, met July 21 with senior Libyan maritime leaders during the fourth annual African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS), reinforcing the value of professional military dialogue and maritime cooperation in addressing shared regional security challenges... MORE