US, Adriatic Charter military leaders reinforce charter commitments during conference
2:14 PM9/22/2022
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, addresses the Adriatic Charter (A5) Chiefs of Defense Conference Sept. 22, 2022, in Budva, Montenegro. Chiefs of Defense or their representatives from the A5 Charter nations of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and the U.S. were present at the event, as well as Chair of the Military Committee of NATO Adm. Rob Bauer, Royal Netherlands Navy. Montenegro's president, Milo Đukanović, delivered the keynote address for the event, which was hosted by Montenegro. Delegations from Kosovo and Slovenia also attended as observer nations.
We have the watch: George HW Bush CSG relieves Harry S Truman CSG
6:28 AM8/31/2022
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), left, operates with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)
We have the watch: George HW Bush CSG relieves Harry S Truman CSG
6:28 AM8/31/2022
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), front, receives ammunition from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)
George HW Bush Carrier Strike Group transits the Strait of Gibraltar
12:00 PM8/25/2022
Ships from the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group transit the Atlantic Ocean March 6, 2022, following a straits transit training event. GHWBCSG is underway completing Group Sail as part of the routine training cycle. GHWBCSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security. It achieves its mission by projecting the combined power of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing 7, Destroyer Squadron 26, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Samuel Wagner)
US B-52 assurance overflights demonstrate commitment to southeastern European Allies, Partners
1:57 PM8/23/2022
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, fly over Tirana, Albania, Aug. 22, 2022. The flyover demonstrates United States commitment and assurance to NATO Allies and Partners located in southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
US B-52 assurance overflights demonstrate commitment to southeastern European Allies, Partners
1:57 PM8/23/2022
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, fly over Dubrovnik ancient city walls, Croatia, Aug. 22, 2022. The flyover demonstrates United States commitment and assurance to NATO Allies and Partners located in southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
US B-52 assurance overflights demonstrate commitment to southeastern European Allies, Partners
1:57 PM8/23/2022
Two B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, conduct low-approach flyovers over southeastern Europe, Aug. 22, 2022. The flyover demonstrated U.S. commitment and assurance to NATO Allies and Partners. The B-52s flew over Dubrovnik, Croatia; down the coast of Montenegro; to Skopje, North Macedonia; and Tirana, Albania. (Courtesy photo)
US B-52 assurance overflights demonstrate commitment to southeastern European Allies, Partners
1:57 PM8/23/2022
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the Expeditionary 23rd Bomb Squadron fly over Dubrovnik ancient city walls, Croatia, Aug. 22, 2022. The U.S. remains dedicated to our security commitments with our NATO alliance and global Partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. European Command Deputy Director for Partnership, Security Cooperation and Space Capability Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, right, attended the Georgian Ministry of Defense-hosted first executive-level review of progress on the newly initiated Georgia Defense and Deterrence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI). GDDEI is a bilateral US-Georgia security cooperation initiative designed to enable the continued modernization and development of the Georgian Ministry of Defense and Georgian Defense Forces in support of shared security interests. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. European Command Deputy Director for Partnership, Security Cooperation and Space Capability Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, front row, center, attended the Georgian Ministry of Defense-hosted first executive-level review of progress on the newly initiated Georgia Defense and Deterrence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI). GDDEI is a bilateral US-Georgia security cooperation initiative designed to enable the continued modernization and development of the Georgian Ministry of Defense and Georgian Defense Forces in support of shared security interests. GDDEI's purpose is to continue institutional reform in the defense sector, strengthen the capabilities and capacities required for effective deterrence and defense, and foster interoperability with NATO. (Courtesy photo)