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USS Carney Arrives in Rota, Spain
Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting its third patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.Image: is Press release?:...
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USS Oscar Austin Arrives in Rota, Spain
Oscar Austin is on a routine deployment supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe, and increasing theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of...
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USS Porter Holds Change of Command
Destroyer Squadron 60 Commodore, Capt. Tate Westbrook, presided over the ceremony with the Porter crew, family members, and distinguished guests in attendance. Westbrook commemorated Porter’s successes...
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USS Carney Completes Third Forward-Deployed Patrol
Carney departed Rota March 15, 2017, and operated throughout the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations during a nearly 5-month patrol. Carney is one of four forward-deployed destroyers in Rota.The first...
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Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic Visits USS Ross
The ship’s presence in Spain is a demonstration of the U.S. Navy’s continued commitment to strengthening our strategic partnerships in the European region.Wilson had lunch with the wardroom before...
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USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) Conducts Change of Command
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) held a change of command ceremony at the fleet landing on Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 27, 2017.Cmdr. Timothy Moore, former...
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CNP Visits Ross
The presence of both ships in Spain is a demonstration of the U.S. Navy’s continued commitment to strengthening our strategic partnerships in the European region. Burke met with the senior leadership...
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Adm. Foggo Visits FDNF Sailors at Naval Station Rota, Spain
This was Foggo’s first visit to Rota in his current role. During his visit, Foggo met with the crew of both ships and held an all hands call aboard Ross.During the all hands call he emphasized the...
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Forward and Ready: Deployed Naval Forces in Rota Blog
We visited USS Carney and USS Ross. We met with their leaders and crews to hear what’s on their minds and to thank them for all the incredible work they do daily for our nation. Our forward deployed...
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USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) Returns to Port Following FDNF Patrol
While on patrol, Donald Cook participated in exercises Saxon Warrior 2017, Joint Warrior 2017, Formidable Shield 2017 and Dogu Akdeniz 2017 to further stability and security in the region.“It has been...
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USS Ross Departs on Sixth FDNF Patrol
The ship’s patrol is a demonstration of the U.S. Navy’s continued commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships in the European and African region. Image: is Press release?: Quote: “After a...
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Adm. Foggo Returns to Rota, Completes FDNF visit
Foggo had the opportunity to speak with the Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78) and USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) now that they have returned from patrol.He...
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USS Carney Completes Mid-patrol Training and Maintenance Period
TRAV allowed Carney to complete continuous certification training and important voyage maintenance after operating throughout the Mediterranean and Black Seas the past two months.“Due to the high...
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USS Donald Cook Departs Naval Station Rota, Spain
Donald Cook will be conducting routine operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and is scheduled to participate in multiple exercises while on patrol.Image: is Press release?: Quote: “I am...
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USS Porter Hosts Friends and Family Cruise
The friends and family day cruise is a naval tradition that typically precedes or follows a ship’s deployment. It offers the crew a chance to involve its family members and special guests in the...
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USS Carney Completes Fourth Forward-Deployed Patrol
USS Carney (DDG 64) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 31, after completing a four-month patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.Carney departed Rota Dec. 2, 2017, beginning its...
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NMCB 11 Celebrates 125 Years of the Chief
Born and raised in Rockingham, North Carolina, Beck enlisted in the Navy in August 1995. After successful completion of Construction Electrician “A” School at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, he...
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USS Ross Completes Sixth FDNF Patrol
Ross departed Rota Jan. 8, 2018, and in the course of its four-month patrol visited several countries, participated in joint exercises and hosted many U.S. and foreign diplomats in its mission to...
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Porter Completes 5th FDNF Patrol
Porter departed Naval Station Rota April 2, 2018, to conduct naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.During the patrol, Porter...
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Arleigh Burke Arrives in Rota, Spain
Rota, a small Spanish municipality located along the Bay of Cadiz in the Atlantic Ocean, is home to the largest American military community in Spain, housing U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel and...
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