U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

13/06/2026

🌊 On the move.

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Skagerrak Strait during , joining Allied forces operating across the Baltic Sea region.

As the command and control ship for U.S forces during the exercise, Mount Whitney helps connect maritime forces from across the Alliance, enabling coordination, communication, and interoperability at sea and ashore. Exercises like BALTOPS strengthen collective readiness and ensure NATO forces remain prepared to operate together in support of regional security.

12/06/2026

💪 Readiness starts with the fundamentals.

Sailors aboard the German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Braunschweig (F 260) conducted a small-arms live-fire exercise during , strengthening the skills required to defend the ship and respond to potential threats at sea.

From individual proficiency to collective readiness, training like this ensures NATO forces remain prepared to operate together in a dynamic maritime environment. Every drill, every repetition, and every round fired contributes to a more capable and lethal Alliance.

12/06/2026

💥 One mine can disrupt an entire waterway. One Alliance can clear the path.

During , a Lithuanian boarding team assigned to BALTRON conducted a mine countermeasures exercise aboard Lithuanian Naval Force Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel LNS Skalvis (M 53), sharpening the skills needed to locate, identify, and eliminate mine threats lurking beneath the surface.

Mine warfare remains a critical mission for the free navigation of the Baltic Sea. Training together ensures Allied forces can keep vital sea lanes open, secure, and ready for operations whenever and wherever they’re needed.

12/06/2026

Earlier this week, Adm. George Wikoff met with General Saïd Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army, and Major General Mahfoud Benmeddah, Commander of the Algerian Naval Forces, to discuss regional security and opportunities for practical cooperation. Algeria is a capable regional security leader with significant experience, including in counterterrorism, and we value direct dialogue grounded in professionalism, mutual respect, and steady engagement.

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

🌍⚓ Celebrating 70 Years of Maritime Excellence! 🇳🇬

Strong partnerships are the foundation of security and prosperity! U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, had the honor of joining Vice Adm. Celestin Kouame N’Guessan, Chief of the Cote d’Ivoire Navy, at the spectacular Gala dinner for the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos! 🎉🤝

We are proud to stand alongside our West African partners in a shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability. Here’s to many more years of collaboration on the high seas! 🌊🚢

📸: MC2 Leon Vonguyen

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Looking back at a powerful display of partnership and readiness at the Eko Atlantic City Waterfront! 🇺🇸🇳🇬

Last week during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, greeted Nigerian Navy Rear Adm. Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha at the International Fleet Review. The celebration also featured an impressive operational demonstration by the Nigerian Navy's anti-terrorism Special Boat Service and NNS Kada (LST 1314).

We remain committed to our shared maritime security goals and standing alongside our regional partners. ⚓

11/06/2026

☢️ Ready to respond

Marines assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion trained with Latvian National Guard personnel to identify, contain, and transport simulated hazardous materials during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training evolution part of in Liepaja, Latvia.

While working alongside Latvian National Guard personnel, the Marines rehearsed procedures designed to help forces operate safely and effectively in contaminated environments. Exercises like BALTOPS strengthen interoperability, sharpen readiness, and ensure Allied forces are prepared to respond to complex challenges across the Baltic Sea region.

10/06/2026

USNS Arctic (T-AOE) recently made a port call to Mombasa, Kenya to resupply the ship with food and fuel.

Visiting this historic port city also gave us a chance to work with our fantastic partners in Kenya. Asante, Mombasa!