NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (June 1, 2026) - Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) man the rails prior to returning to Naval Station Rota, Spain, June 1, 2026 Bulkeley returned from a scheduled deployment in support of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa strategic objectives and U.S., Allied, and partner interests. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S. and Allied forces a strategic hub for operations wherever and whenever they are needed. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and sustaining combat-ready forces through land, air, and sea, supporting warfighters and their families, and fostering the U.S. and Spanish relationship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Wanous)
| Date Taken: | 05.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.04.2026 05:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9719866 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-N-WA512-1152 |
| Resolution: | 5178x3452 |
| Size: | 3.37 MB |
| Location: | ES |
| Web Views: | 22 |
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