Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), and commander, U.S. Second Fleet, addresses the crew of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney [Image 5 of 22]

PORTUGAL

05.23.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Barnes 

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210523-N-EI510-0343 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 23, 2021) Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander, Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), and commander, U.S. Second Fleet, addresses the crew of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 23, 2021, in support of the NATO-led joint multilateral exercise Steadfast Defender 2021. Staff from Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), and U.S. Second Fleet (C2F), as the maritime Component Command (MCC), are charged with employing maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. Steadfast defender 2021 is a defensive exercise based on an Article 5 scenario which is designed to deter aggression and respond to crisis if necessary. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Barnes/Released)

• Date Taken: 05.23.2021
• Date Posted: 05.25.2021 08:13
• Photo ID: 6661518
• VIRIN: 210523-N-EI510-0343
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