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Attendees of the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) 2024 pose for a group photo in Accra, Ghana, on April 30, 2024. AMFS/NILS-A is a multinational, Africa-focused, strategic-level forum designed to address transnational maritime security challenges in African waters, bringing together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantry to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships that will improve Africa's maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Addysyn Tobar)

Attendees of the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) 2024 pose for a group photo in Accra, Ghana, on April 30, 2024. AMFS/NILS-A is a multinational, Africa-focused, strategic-level forum designed to address transnational maritime security challenges in African waters, bringing together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantry to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships that will improve Africa's maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Addysyn Tobar)

Photo by Cpl. Addysyn Tobar

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, hosts the MFE/A social event preceding the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) 2024 in Accra, Ghana, on April 29, 2024. Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr. held the social event to initiate AMFS/NILS-A, a multinational, Africa-focused, strategic-level forum designed to address transnational maritime security challenges in African waters, bringing together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantries to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships that will improve Africa's maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, hosts the MFE/A social event preceding the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (AMFS/NILS-A) 2024 in Accra, Ghana, on April 29, 2024. Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr. held the social event to initiate AMFS/NILS-A, a multinational, Africa-focused, strategic-level forum designed to address transnational maritime security challenges in African waters, bringing together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantries to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships that will improve Africa's maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks during a Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) conference at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne in Boeblingen, Germany on April 16, 2024. The PEP conference, hosted by MARFOREUR/AF, served to communicate the commander's priorities for the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility, provide the participants opportunities to complete annual training, update medical and dental readiness, complete administrative audits and receive facilitator-led annual training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks during a Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) conference at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne in Boeblingen, Germany on April 16, 2024. The PEP conference, hosted by MARFOREUR/AF, served to communicate the commander's priorities for the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility, provide the participants opportunities to complete annual training, update medical and dental readiness, complete administrative audits and receive facilitator-led annual training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, conducts members of the international Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, Mar. 9, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Nathan Doggett, U.S. Marine Corps band member, conducts members of the international Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, Mar. 9, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, attends a band practice of members of the Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Oslo, Norway, Mar. 6, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, attends a band practice of members of the Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Oslo, Norway, Mar. 6, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marines, alongside NATO allies and partners, strategically advance, securing cover and providing fire support during a breaching and clearing mission in preparation for Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines, in coordination with NATO allies and partners, are gearing up for the biennial exercise Nordic Response 24. This NATO training exercise aims to enhance Arctic security, elevate global readiness, and foster interoperability among U.S. Forces, Allied, and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl. Christian Salazar)

U.S. Marines, alongside NATO allies and partners, strategically advance, securing cover and providing fire support during a breaching and clearing mission in preparation for Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 7, 2024. U.S. Marines, in coordination with NATO allies and partners, are gearing up for the biennial exercise Nordic Response 24. This NATO training exercise aims to enhance Arctic security, elevate global readiness, and foster interoperability among U.S. Forces, Allied, and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance. Cpl. Christian Salazar)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar

A collection of photos highlighting previous AMFS/NILS-A events.

A collection of photos highlighting previous AMFS/NILS-A events.

Photo by GySgt. Donato Maffin

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Rear Adm. Calvin M. Foster, U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Commander, are greeted by Ghana Navy Sailors at the Navy Headquarters in Accra, Ghana on Feb. 6, 2024. During the visit Sofge spoke with key leaders of the Ghana Navy, where he addressed the importance of the U.S. Marines mission in Ghana and it's surrounding regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Rear Adm. Calvin M. Foster, U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Commander, are greeted by Ghana Navy Sailors at the Navy Headquarters in Accra, Ghana on Feb. 6, 2024. During the visit Sofge spoke with key leaders of the Ghana Navy, where he addressed the importance of the U.S. Marines mission in Ghana and it's surrounding regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

A U.S. Marine from the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participates in an ice breaker drill for cold weather training ahead of NATO’s Exercise Nordic Response 2024 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 1, 2024. The exercise aims to boost military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity arctic warfare, examining areas such as command and control interoperability, combined joint operations, maritime logistics, integration with NATO forces, and response to adversaries in dynamic scenarios. The U.S. reaffirms its commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies, and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jahnn Lugo)

A U.S. Marine from the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division participates in an ice breaker drill for cold weather training ahead of NATO’s Exercise Nordic Response 2024 in Setermoen, Norway, on Feb. 1, 2024. The exercise aims to boost military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity arctic warfare, examining areas such as command and control interoperability, combined joint operations, maritime logistics, integration with NATO forces, and response to adversaries in dynamic scenarios. The U.S. reaffirms its commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies, and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jahnn Lugo)

Photo by Master Sgt. Robert Brown

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band perform during a concert at Kauniala Veteran’s Hospital, in Kauniainen, Finland, Jan. 28, 2024. In addition to the Help Center concert, the five-day visit will include concerts at Kauniala Veteran’s Hospital, Vaskivuori High School, Marjatta Schools, and U.S. Embassy to Finland, as well as workshops with the Turku Rock Academy and students from Vaskivuori High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band perform during a concert at Kauniala Veteran’s Hospital, in Kauniainen, Finland, Jan. 28, 2024. In addition to the Help Center concert, the five-day visit will include concerts at Kauniala Veteran’s Hospital, Vaskivuori High School, Marjatta Schools, and U.S. Embassy to Finland, as well as workshops with the Turku Rock Academy and students from Vaskivuori High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Navy MU3, Bobby Novoa, a musician with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa band, sings during a Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band concert at the Help Center for Ukranians in Helsinki, Finland, Jan. 27, 2024. The concert was held by the Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band as a means of engaging the community of displaced Ukrainian citizens living in Helsinki. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Navy MU3, Bobby Novoa, a musician with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa band, sings during a Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band concert at the Help Center for Ukranians in Helsinki, Finland, Jan. 27, 2024. The concert was held by the Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band as a means of engaging the community of displaced Ukrainian citizens living in Helsinki. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks with Adm. Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Deputy Chief of the Italian Navy, at the Italian Navy Headquarters in Rome, Italy on Jan. 24, 2024. During this visit Sofge engaged in discussions with key leaders reinforcing the strong bond with our Italian allies, fostering bilateral cooperation, crucial for ongoing Marine Corps operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks with Adm. Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Deputy Chief of the Italian Navy, at the Italian Navy Headquarters in Rome, Italy on Jan. 24, 2024. During this visit Sofge engaged in discussions with key leaders reinforcing the strong bond with our Italian allies, fostering bilateral cooperation, crucial for ongoing Marine Corps operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Commodore Maxwell Arhen, commander of the Eastern Naval Command, speak with Sailors attending classes at the TEMA Naval Base in Accra, Ghana on Feb. 6, 2024. During the visit Sofge received a tour of the facilities and engaged with key leaders of the Ghana Navy, where he addressed the importance of the U.S. Marines mission in Ghana and it's surrounding regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Commodore Maxwell Arhen, commander of the Eastern Naval Command, speak with Sailors attending classes at the TEMA Naval Base in Accra, Ghana on Feb. 6, 2024. During the visit Sofge received a tour of the facilities and engaged with key leaders of the Ghana Navy, where he addressed the importance of the U.S. Marines mission in Ghana and it's surrounding regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

Norwegian Army Major General Lars S. Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army, discusses the upcoming NATO exercise Nordic Response 24 with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert Sofge Jr., the Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa; and Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, during a general officer call at the Norwegian Army Headquarters in Bardufoss, Norway, Jan. 24, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Jon Holmes)

Norwegian Army Major General Lars S. Lervik, Chief of the Norwegian Army, discusses the upcoming NATO exercise Nordic Response 24 with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert Sofge Jr., the Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa; and Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, during a general officer call at the Norwegian Army Headquarters in Bardufoss, Norway, Jan. 24, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Jon Holmes)

Photo by Master Sgt. Jon Holmes

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro speaks with Marines, sailors, and civilians from U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart during a visit to U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Jan. 22, 2024. Del Toro held a Q&A and spoke with the Marines and Sailors about Naval integration, quality of life concerns, the strength of our fleet, and other matters relevant to the Marine Corps and the Department of the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro speaks with Marines, sailors, and civilians from U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart during a visit to U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Jan. 22, 2024. Del Toro held a Q&A and spoke with the Marines and Sailors about Naval integration, quality of life concerns, the strength of our fleet, and other matters relevant to the Marine Corps and the Department of the Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band perform during the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno in Nettuno, Italy, on Jan. 24, 2024. The Sicily-Rome American Cemetery hosted the ceremony to commemorate Operation Shingle, the codename for the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno. The ceremony honored the service members who fought and died in the vicinity during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band perform during the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno in Nettuno, Italy, on Jan. 24, 2024. The Sicily-Rome American Cemetery hosted the ceremony to commemorate Operation Shingle, the codename for the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno. The ceremony honored the service members who fought and died in the vicinity during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maxwell Cook

A U.S. Marine with Jaeger (Hunter) concept platoon, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, carries an FGM-148 Javelin to a hide site position prior to Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

A U.S. Marine with Jaeger (Hunter) concept platoon, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, carries an FGM-148 Javelin to a hide site position prior to Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, gives his opening remarks during the Final Coordination Conference for exercise Nordic Response 2024 at the NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway on Dec. 12, 2023. During the visit Sofge participated in leadership discussions with NATO key leaders including Maj. Gen. Piotr Malinowski, commander of JWC and Brig. Gen. Mark A. Cunningham, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of JWC, reinforcing a lasting partnership with our NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, gives his opening remarks during the Final Coordination Conference for exercise Nordic Response 2024 at the NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway on Dec. 12, 2023. During the visit Sofge participated in leadership discussions with NATO key leaders including Maj. Gen. Piotr Malinowski, commander of JWC and Brig. Gen. Mark A. Cunningham, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of JWC, reinforcing a lasting partnership with our NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, gives his opening remarks during exercise Nordic Response 2024 at the NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway on Dec. 12, 2023. During this visit Sofge participated in leadership discussions with NATO key leaders including Maj. Gen. Piotr Malinowski, commander of JWC and Brig. Gen. Mark A. Cunningham, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of JWC, reinforcing a lasting partnership with our NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, gives his opening remarks during exercise Nordic Response 2024 at the NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) in Stavanger, Norway on Dec. 12, 2023. During this visit Sofge participated in leadership discussions with NATO key leaders including Maj. Gen. Piotr Malinowski, commander of JWC and Brig. Gen. Mark A. Cunningham, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of JWC, reinforcing a lasting partnership with our NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

Norwegian military leaders and U.S. Marines assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and Combat Logistics Battalion 6, pose for a photo during a tour of the motor pool in Vaernes, Norway on Dec. 7, 2023. During the visit, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of MFEA, participated in leadership discussions with key Norwegian partners, cultivating bilateral cooperation in support of ongoing Marine Corps operations within Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Norwegian military leaders and U.S. Marines assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and Combat Logistics Battalion 6, pose for a photo during a tour of the motor pool in Vaernes, Norway on Dec. 7, 2023. During the visit, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of MFEA, participated in leadership discussions with key Norwegian partners, cultivating bilateral cooperation in support of ongoing Marine Corps operations within Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

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