NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain - (June 1, 2026) Cmdr. Anthony LaVopa, executive officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), makes an announcement to the crew as the ship returns to its homeport of Naval Station (NAVSTA) 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 2nd Class Johnny Garcia)
| Date Taken: | 05.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.04.2026 06:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9724727 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-N-OC644-1004 |
| Resolution: | 3884x5438 |
| Size: | 1.85 MB |
| Location: | ES |
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