MANAMA, Bahrain - Ships from the navies of Japan and Italy sailed together and conducted combined training in the Gulf of Aden, April 8, while operating under two multinational maritime partnerships, Combined Maritime Forces and European Union Naval Forces.

TARANTINO, Italy - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) arrived in Taranto, Italy for a scheduled port visit, September 30, 2022.

MALAGA, Spain - The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) arrived in Malaga, Spain following a two month deployment to the Gulf of Guinea, Aug. 28, 2022.

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. - U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command hosted representatives from the Italian Hydrographic Institute (IIM) for a tour of U.S. Naval Oceanographic commands and familiarization of operational capabilities, July 22, 2022.

CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) arrived in Civitavecchia, Italy for a scheduled port visit, August 2, 2022.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy - Personnel assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and U.S. Sixth Fleet (CNE-CNA-C6F) took the opportunity to foster professional military development and recognize the 78th anniversary of the Rome Arno campaign by participating in a “staff ride” in the

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - The Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office acquired Italy as its 28th Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-9X International Partner, Dec. 17.

TRIESTE, Italy - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) arrived in Trieste, Italy, while the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) arrived in Porto di Marghera, for scheduled

NAS SIGONELLA, Italy - Military working dog (MWD) Weezy, assigned to Naval Air Station Sigonella security department, retired during a ceremony on NAS Sigonella after more than 10 years of distinguished service, Dec. 17, 2021.

The U.S. Sixth Fleet flag ship, Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), celebrated its 50th birthday with a small ceremony in Gaeta, Italy, Jan. 14.