NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – (June 1, 2026) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) prepare the ship for its return to 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: | 9724729 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-N-OC644-1032 |
| Resolution: | 5279x3519 |
| Size: | 1.94 MB |
| Location: | ES |
| Web Views: | 13 |
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