801 Photographic Section LA (PHOT) Bunting.

09/10/2004 801 Naval Air Squadron photographic section, LA(Phot) Billy Bunting.

HMS Invincible the flag ship for Destined Glory 04 began this exercise on 2nd October 2004. It will be a live-fire training exercise including forces from Canada, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United States along with Maritime and Amphibious forces affiliated with STRIKFORNATO. The exercise will also be the first test of the Nato Response Force (NRF) and will involve more than 10,500 personnel, over 50 ships and 50 aircraft from 11 NATO nations. INVINCIBLE and her air group will make a vital contribution to this force.

This will be INVINCIBLE's third major deployment this year. A particularly busy one which has seen her exercising of the coast of Norway as an Amphibious Carrier; re-roling as a Strike Carrier to deploy to the US coast and now acting as the Flagship for this trip to the Mediterranean. In this role she will be embarking several senior Force Commanders and their battle staffs as well as her usual complement of Harrier aircraft from 801 Squadron based at Yeovilton and Sea King helicopters from 849 and 771 Squadrons based at Culdrose. The deployment will include several port visits, including Barcelona, and will last until early November.

Rear Admiral Charles Style CBE will be embarked on board Invincible to overview the exercise and to visit participating ships and units.

Pictured here 801 Naval Air Squadron FA2 Sea harriers from Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, conducting deck operations in preparation for an Air Defence role.

A Rafale M fighter landing on carrier Charles de Gaulle’s flight deck.

The French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle left its home port of Toulon on 24 April to venture in the Mediterranean Sea in preparation for NATO’s multi-domain enhanced Vigilance Activity “Neptune Strike 2024”. Neptune Strike demonstrates the seamless synergy of Alliance’s forces working together in multiple domains, to protect and defend against any threat. On 25 April, the aircraft carrier demonstrated its ability to have jets, air and surface surveillance aircraft and helicopters take off from and land on its flight deck. During the activity, and for the first time, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is under the command of STRIKFORNATO (Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO), showing the Alliance’s strength and unity. Neptune Strike ran from 26 April to 10 May across the Mediterranean Sea.

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BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2018) Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018 participants steam in formation behind the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a photo exercise June 9. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

180608-N-XT273-1224 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2018) Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, speaks with Cmdr. William King, commanding officer of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth (F235) in the Baltic Sea, during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018, June 8. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

210607-N-EC031-0004 PUTLOS, Germany (June 7, 2021) Marine Sgt. Jasper Gomez, assigned to 4th platoon Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization (LEON), 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistical Group, sweeps the perimeter of a building during disposal ordnance response training as part of exercise BALTOPS 50, June 7, 2021. The 50th BALTOPS represents a continuous, steady commitment to reinforcing interoperability in the Alliance and providing collective maritime security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Hurd)

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BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2018) Sailors aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) hold tension on a phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the type 702 Berlin-class replenishment ship FGS Frankfurt A.M. (A1412) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018, June 9. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

210223-N-DO281-1106 GAETA, Italy (Feb. 23, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Marcus Annibale, chief of staff, Naval Striking and Support Forces, NATO (STRIKFORNATO), passes sideboys and is saluted by Capt. David Pollard, commanding officer of the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), as he boards the ship, Feb. 23,2021. Mount Whitney is the U.S. Sixth Fleet and STRIKFORNATO flagship, homeported in Gaeta, Italy and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trey Fowler/Released)

210607-N-EC031-0008 PUTLOS, Germany (June 7, 2021) Marine Sgt. Jasper Gomez, assigned to 4th platoon Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization (LEON), 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistical Group, assessing the perimeter of a building during disposal ordnance response training as part of exercise BALTOPS 50, June 7, 2021. The 50th BALTOPS represents a continuous, steady commitment to reinforcing interoperability in the Alliance and providing collective maritime security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Hurd)

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KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) departs Kiel, Germany, following a scheduled port visit June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

191111-N-AS200-1174 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov.11, 2019) Royal Navy Rear Adm. Guy Robinson, deputy commander, Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), provides opening remarks during a Veterans Day ceremony aboard in the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), while transiting the Mediterranean Sea Nov. 11, 2019. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, Italy and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 4, 2018) Dalia Grybauskaite, the president of Lithuania, is rendered honors on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 4, 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

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KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2018) Cmdr. Patrick Murphey, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), speaks with a German pilot boat captain as the ship departs Kiel, Germany, following a scheduled port visit June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

A Dauphin Helicopter preparing to take off from carrier Charles de Gaulle’s flight deck.

The French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle left its home port of Toulon on 24 April to venture in the Mediterranean Sea in preparation for NATO’s multi-domain enhanced Vigilance Activity “Neptune Strike 2024”. Neptune Strike demonstrates the seamless synergy of Alliance’s forces working together in multiple domains, to protect and defend against any threat. On 25 April, the aircraft carrier demonstrated its ability to have jets, air and surface surveillance aircraft and helicopters take off from and land on its flight deck. During the activity, and for the first time, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is under the command of STRIKFORNATO (Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO), showing the Alliance’s strength and unity. Neptune Strike ran from 26 April to 10 May across the Mediterranean Sea.

180605-N-XT273-300 BALTIC SEA (June 5, 2018) Military Sealift Command civilian mariner Earl Davis mans the phone and distance line aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as it approaches the German Berlin-class replenishment ship FGS Frankfurt A.M. (A1412) to conduct a replenishment-at-sea in the Baltic Sea, June 5, 2018, during Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/ Released)

Royal Norwegeian Navy HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) is practicing man overboard (MOB) situations. A swift and safe deployment and return of the RHIB is essential for an efficient rescue.Nansen takes part in “At-Sea-Demonstration Formidable shield 2021” led by STRIKFORNATO, on behalf of U.S. 6th Fleet.

(Photo by Thomas Stangnes / Royal Norwegian Navy)

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LISBON, Portugal (Oct. 13, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, chief of staff Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), speaks to the crew and STRIKFONATO staff members aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a ceremony celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 243rd birthday Oct. 13, 2018. Whitney, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Italy, operates with a combined crew of U.S. Navy Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)

An E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) taxiing shortly after landing on the carrier Charles de Gaulle’s flight deck.

The French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle left its home port of Toulon on 24 April to venture in the Mediterranean Sea in preparation for NATO’s multi-domain enhanced Vigilance Activity “Neptune Strike 2024”. Neptune Strike demonstrates the seamless synergy of Alliance’s forces working together in multiple domains, to protect and defend against any threat. On 25 April, the aircraft carrier demonstrated its ability to have jets, air and surface surveillance aircraft and helicopters take off from and land on its flight deck. During the activity, and for the first time, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is under the command of STRIKFORNATO (Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO), showing the Alliance’s strength and unity. Neptune Strike ran from 26 April to 10 May across the Mediterranean Sea.

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KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2018) Sailors handle line as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) departs Kiel, Germany, following a scheduled port visit June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

191107-N-AS200-8917 TYRRHENIAN SEA (Nov. 7, 2019) Royal Navy Rear Adm. Andrew Betton, deputy commander, Joint Force Command – Norfolk (JFC-NF), speaks with Royal Navy Rear Adm. Guy Robinson, deputy commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces (STRIKFORNATO), aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while transiting the Tyrrhenian Sea Nov. 7, 2019. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, Italy and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Released)

Royal Norwegeian Navy HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) is practicing man overboard (MOB) situations. A swift and safe deployment and return of the RHIB is essential for an efficient rescue.Nansen takes part in “At-Sea-Demonstration Formidable shield 2021” led by STRIKFORNATO, on behalf of U.S. 6th Fleet.

(Photo by Thomas Stangnes / Royal Norwegian Navy)

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Royal Norwegeian Navy HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) is practicing man overboard (MOB) situations. A swift and safe deployment and return of the RHIB is essential for an efficient rescue.Nansen takes part in “At-Sea-Demonstration Formidable shield 2021” led by STRIKFORNATO, on behalf of U.S. 6th Fleet.

(Photo by Thomas Stangnes / Royal Norwegian Navy)

Royal Norwegeian Navy HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) is practicing man overboard (MOB) situations. A swift and safe deployment and return of the RHIB is essential for an efficient rescue.Nansen takes part in “At-Sea-Demonstration Formidable shield 2021” led by STRIKFORNATO, on behalf of U.S. 6th Fleet.

(Photo by Thomas Stangnes / Royal Norwegian Navy)

180608-N-XT273-905 BALTIC SEA (June 8, 2018) Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, visits Royal Navy sailors aboard the Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth (F235) in the Baltic Sea, during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018, June 8. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

Royal Norwegeian Navy HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) is practicing man overboard (MOB) situations. A swift and safe deployment and return of the RHIB is essential for an efficient rescue.Nansen takes part in “At-Sea-Demonstration Formidable shield 2021” led by STRIKFORNATO, on behalf of U.S. 6th Fleet.

(Photo by Thomas Stangnes / Royal Norwegian Navy)

180617-N-XT273-191 KIEL, Germany (June 17, 2018) Musician 3rd Class Jordan Fredrick, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, plays, in Kiel, Germany, during Kiel Week 2018, June 17. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to enable enduring relationships and increase vigilance and resilience in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

#NeptuneShield is a visible demonstration of the @NATO Allies’ ability to cooperate and to integrate effectively. A @MarineNationale Rafale F-3R & a @USNavy F/A-18E Super Hornet from the @USSHARRYSTRUMAN conducting a vigilance activity during Neptune Shield. ✈️✈️ t.co/jn7xRFW3Um Source: STRIKFORNATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/33115 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

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BALTIC SEA (June 4, 2018) Marines assigned to the Romanian 307th Naval Infantry Regiment wait to load into an amphibious assault vehicle attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a simulated amphibious assault while participating in BALTOPS June 4, 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

180601-N-NO901-030 KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (June 1, 2018) Sailors stationed aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in a cultural exchange with Lithuanian students June 1, 2018, during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class James Decker/ Released)

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DANISH STRAITS (June 21, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) transits the Danish Straits June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2018) Sailors heave line as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) departs Kiel, Germany, following a scheduled port visit June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

A Rafale M fighter landing on carrier Charles de Gaulle’s flight deck.

The French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle left its home port of Toulon on 24 April to venture in the Mediterranean Sea in preparation for NATO’s multi-domain enhanced Vigilance Activity “Neptune Strike 2024”. Neptune Strike demonstrates the seamless synergy of Alliance’s forces working together in multiple domains, to protect and defend against any threat. On 25 April, the aircraft carrier demonstrated its ability to have jets, air and surface surveillance aircraft and helicopters take off from and land on its flight deck. During the activity, and for the first time, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is under the command of STRIKFORNATO (Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO), showing the Alliance’s strength and unity. Neptune Strike ran from 26 April to 10 May across the Mediterranean Sea.

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KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2018) Cmdr. Patrick Murphey, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), watches from the bridge wing as the ship departs Kiel, Germany, following a scheduled port visit June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2018) Cmdr. Mary Devine, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), and Yeoman 3rd Class Devon Cota, from Houston, stand lookout watch as the ship departs Kiel, Germany, following a scheduled port visit June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 4, 2018) Rear Adm. Guy Robinson, OBE, Royal Navy, deputy commander Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, speaks to chief petty officers aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 4, 2018. Oak Hill, homeported in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 4, 2018) BALTOPS participants observe amphibious assault vehicles exit the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a simulated amphibious assault June 4, 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

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A BALTOPS participant stands on the boat deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 4, 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

180617-N-XT273-148 KIEL, Germany (June 17, 2018) Musicians assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band play in Kiel, Germany, during Kiel Week 2018, June 17.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to enable enduring relationships and increase vigilance and resilience in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 26, 2010) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), and Greek

navy Commodore Athanasios Makris, commandant of NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, observe as NATO military members conduct rappelling drills. Harris is at NMIOTC as part of a scheduled visit to speak with senior NMIOTC leadership. NMIOTC's mission is to conduct the combined training necessary for NATO forces to better execute surface, sub-surface, aerial surveillance and special operations activities in support of Maritime Interdiction Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) William Pittman/Released)

A Rafale M fighter taking off from carrier Charles de Gaulle’s flight deck.

The French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle left its home port of Toulon on 24 April to venture in the Mediterranean Sea in preparation for NATO’s multi-domain enhanced Vigilance Activity “Neptune Strike 2024”. Neptune Strike demonstrates the seamless synergy of Alliance’s forces working together in multiple domains, to protect and defend against any threat. On 25 April, the aircraft carrier demonstrated its ability to have jets, air and surface surveillance aircraft and helicopters take off from and land on its flight deck. During the activity, and for the first time, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is under the command of STRIKFORNATO (Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO), showing the Alliance’s strength and unity. Neptune Strike ran from 26 April to 10 May across the Mediterranean Sea.

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 26, 2010) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), gives Greek navy Commodore Athanasios Makris, commandant of NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC), a STRIKFORNATO decorative knife during a scheduled visit to NMIOTC in Souda Bay. NMIOTC's mission is to conduct the combined training necessary for NATO forces to better execute surface, sub-surface, aerial surveillance and special operations activities in support of Maritime Interdiction Operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) William

Pittman/Released)

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BALTIC SEA (June 4, 2018) Capt. Brian J. Finman, deputy commodore of Amphibious Squadron 4, talks with foreign military officials and dignitaries aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 4, 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell/Released)

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LISBON, Portugal (Oct. 13, 2018) – Brig. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm, chief of staff Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), speaks to the crew and STRIKFONATO staff members aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during a ceremony celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 243rd birthday Oct. 13, 2018. Mount Whitney, forward-deployed to Gaeta, Italy, operates with a combined crew of U.S. Navy Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Turner/Released)

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KIEL, Germany (June 21, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) departs Kiel, Germany, following a scheduled port visit June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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DANISH STRAITS (June 21, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) transits the Danish Straits June 21, 2018. Bainbridge, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

180617-N-XT273-107 KIEL, Germany (June 17, 2018) Musician 1st Class Jacob Christian, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, poses for a photo with an audience member, in Kiel, Germany, during Kiel Week 2018, June 17. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to enable enduring relationships and increase vigilance and resilience in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

191111-N-AS200-1174 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov.11, 2019) Royal Navy Rear Adm. Guy Robinson, deputy commander, Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), provides opening remarks during a Veterans Day ceremony aboard in the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), while transiting the Mediterranean Sea Nov. 11, 2019. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, Italy and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Released)

180617-N-XT273-100 KIEL, Germany (June 17, 2018) Musicians assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band play in Kiel, Germany, during Kiel Week 2018, June 17.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to enable enduring relationships and increase vigilance and resilience in Europe and Africa.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

Governor Holcomb, First Lady Janet Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers stand with the Indiana delegation in front of STRIKFORNATO a NATO base in Oerias, Portugal.

180607-N-XT273-141 BALTIC SEA (June 7, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Helicopter Support Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 conduct a simulated joint personnel recover exercise, June 7, during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018 in the Baltic Sea. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)