Dynamic Security: NAVEUR-NAVAF Blazes Trail Reflecting on Past, Preparing for Future
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley Naval Force Europe-Africa / U.S. Sixth Fleet Public Affairs Each day the U.S. Navy faces a fluctuating security environment in the waters that touch the European and African shores. A resurgent Russia is becoming more aggressive as it projects power in the North Atlantic and Arctic while; …
Ally Island Stands Watch over the North Atlantic
By Adm. James G. Foggo III Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples There is no NATO without the North Atlantic. Strong presence in this key region assures NATO’s collective security and Iceland is central. As I recently said in my second podcast, “On the Horizon,” the operational reality is that …
Transatlantic Brücke: Bright Future Leaders for the Bundeswehr and NATO
By Adm. James G. Foggo III Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa “How do we engage in dialogue and deter and defend?” asked the 18-year old German midshipman. This question was asked of me during the week of August 13th, when I was invited to speak …
Faslane Fit to Fight: Great visit on the Clyde!
By Adm. James G. Foggo III Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa This past week, I had the honor of spending time with one of our country’s top maritime allies, the Royal Navy. Our relationship with the United Kingdom and specifically the Royal Navy is built on …
Past, Present and Future Links with Spain
By Adm. James G. Foggo III Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa A young, tenacious immigrant and mariner from Spain arrived on our shores before we were a country. He joined the revolutionary cause as a naval officer in the South Carolina Navy and was quickly given …