PORTO PI NAVAL STATION, Spain – (May 4, 2026) Mineman First Class Merrick Ziegenbein, assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Detachment Rota, Commander Task Group (CTG) 68.3, demonstrates executable commands from the Ranger remote controller to the MK 18 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) with Spanish Mariner Brieada Roberto Naveiras Rodreguez aboard the Spanish multi-purpose ship ESPS Cartagena (A62) during Spanish Mine Exercise 2026 (ESP MINEX-26) May 4, 2026. CTG 68.3 is a specialized unit under Commander, Task Force 68 (CTF 68) and U.S. 6th Fleet, based in Rota, Spain, that conducts underwater mine countermeasures, hazardous disposal, and maritime security operations throughout Europe and Africa in remote, complex and austere environments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan P. Nye)
| Date Taken: | 05.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.19.2026 05:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9693112 |
| VIRIN: | 260504-N-LX270-2007 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.56 MB |
| Location: | ES |
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