USS Carney transits the Strait of Gibraltar

Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Gray IV | 200227-N-TI693-1415 GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 27, 2020) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) sails in formation with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group during a Strait of Hormuz transit to the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 27, 2020. Carney, deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV)  

ITALY

05.01.2024

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

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transited the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Atlantic Ocean, Apr. 30, 2024.

Carney, homeported at Naval Station Mayport, supported a variety of missions, including maritime security operations and theater security cooperation, while on a scheduled independent deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas operations.

Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.

For more than 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has forged strategic relationships with our Allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and stability.

• Date Taken: 05.01.2024
• Date Posted: 05.01.2024 02:45
• Story ID: 469936
• Location: IT