Courtesy Story | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 03.06.2024
Maritime law is a critical training component in exercise Cutlass Express 2024. Given that exercise scenarios take place in territorial and international waters (and can cross multiple jurisdictions), maritime laws help establish consistency and create a standard for countries when boarding a vessel or taking action during operations at sea. Training on these laws, then, increases......
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trey Fowler | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 08.28.2020
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) Fleet Master Chief Derrick A. Walters hosted senior enlisted leaders from throughout the European theater for a virtual leadership symposium, Aug. 28, 2020....
Courtesy Story | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 08.28.2020
Task Force elements from across U.S. European Command (EUCOM) met onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, concluded two weeks of training for contingency operations in the theater, if called upon, Aug. 28, 2020...
Courtesy Story | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 08.28.2020
Port visits on deployment usually mean liberty filled with relaxation or exploring new places, but during the COVID-19 global health pandemic, ships have had to take precautions to ensure the health and safety of their crews, partners, and allies. When two ships pulled into the Port of Naples in August, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples made it their mission to ensure a fun and safe visit......
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Verbis | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 11.28.2019
Rear Adm. Matthew A. Zirkle, chief of staff, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA), teamed up with Scouts BSA Troop 007 to make care packages for Sailors deployed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Nov. 25, 2019....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Verbis | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 11.22.2019
Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Italy, and Italian Air Force Brig. Gen. Paolo Tarantino, commander, Italian Air Force Academy, hosted a “Thanks for Giving” concert performed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band at the Italian Air Force Academy in Naples, Italy, Nov. 22, 2019....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Verbis | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 11.14.2019
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), completed Trident Jupiter while underway aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Nov. 14, 2019....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Verbis | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet | 11.11.2019
Sailors, Marines, civil service mariners and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) staff members aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), held a combined Veterans Day and Remembrance Day ceremony while transiting the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 11, 2019....
