SEVASTAPOL, Ukraine -Commander, Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff speaks with Ukrainian female sailors at the Ukrainian naval academy. During the visit, Fleet Master Chief Ortloff briefed the Ukrainian master chief petty of the navy on career and personnel management, met with Ukrainian sailors and toured the command and control ship Slavutich.

SEVASTAPOL, Ukraine (Sept. 10, 2012) - U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff speaks with Ukrainian Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Riabtsev Serhii. During the visit, Fleet Master Chief Ortloff briefed the Ukrainian MCPON on career and personnel management, met with Ukrainian sailors and toured the command and control ship Slavutich.

NAPLES, Italy (Feb. 24, 2012) - Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and Commander, U.S. European Command, shakes hands with Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III after presenting the NATO Meritorious Service Medal, at today's change of command ceremony on Naval Support Activity Naples. During the ceremony, Adm. Bruce W. Clingan relieved Locklear as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command.

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), and commander, Allied Joint Forces Command Naples (JFC), held a change of command ceremony on Naval Support Activity Naples in Naples, Italy, Feb. 24, where Adm. Bruce W. Clingan relieved Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III.

NAPLES, Italy (Feb. 24, 2012) - (From left to right) Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, and Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command Naples; Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and Commander, U.S. European Command; Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations; and U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, salute during the parading of the colors at today's change of command ceremony on Naval Support Activity Naples. During the ceremony, Clingan relieved Locklear as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command.

NAPLES, Italy (Dec. 2, 2010) - African, European and U.S. military representatives conduct a mock press conference on Naval Support Activity Capodichino, in preparation for the 2011 Africa Partnership Station (APS) missions scheduled to start in Feb. The APS international staff will train for 12 days covering topics such as outreach programs, staff structure and the finalization of deployment details. The international representatives will make up the core of the 2011 APS staff and include 32 personnel from Cameroon, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, United Kingdom and United States. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Kee

NAPLES, Italy (Dec. 2, 2010) - African, European and U.S. military representatives conduct a mock press conference on Naval Support Activity Capodichino, in preparation for the 2011 Africa Partnership Station (APS) missions scheduled to start in Feb. The APS international staff will train for 12 days covering topics such as outreach programs, staff structure and the finalization of deployment details. The international representatives will make up the core of the 2011 APS staff and include 32 personnel from Cameroon, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, United Kingdom and United States. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen)

Adm. Mark Fitzgerald turned over command to Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, during a change of command ceremony at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Oct. 6.

Medal of Honor recipient, Capt.(ret) Thomas G. Kelley paid a visit toSailors at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F) headquarters on Naval Support Activity, Naples, Aug. 27.