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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · 1d

Feliz Fiesta Nacional de España to our Spanish Allies and friends!

Spain contributes to NATO’s enhanced forward presence on the Eastern Flank of the Alliance, which is composed of rotating multinational combat-ready battlegroups.

They also contribute to NATO Mission Iraq.

📸 Manuel Acosta Zapata

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · 9d

We wish a Happy National Day to our German Allies and friends!

Did you know?

💡This year marks the 70th anniversary since Germany has joined the Alliance.
💡Germany leads #NATO's Multinational Battlegroup in Lithuania.
💡The Nation hosts #NATO's Logistics Command in Ulm.

#WeAreNATO
©Jana Neumann

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · 10d

This Monday, our Deputy Commander Vice Admiral Morley welcomed the Commander of Danish Special Operations Command Major General Poul Ebstrup to our HQ in Norfolk.

This engagement demonstrates the strengthened cooperation and commitment between NATO and its Nordic Ally.

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · 17d

NATO Neptune Strike 25-3 standing strong and underway with allied nations conducting operations in the High North and Baltics!🌊

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · 18d

From the High North to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.

1 Alliance✔️1 Goal✔️

Eastern Sentry is here! #WeAreNATO

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 11

On this day, we remember and honour the nearly 3,000 lives lost Sept.11, 2001.

#WeWillNeverForget #Remembering911

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 5

JFC Norfolk was pleased to host Ambassador of Sweden🇸🇪 to the United States, His Excellency Urban Ahlin, Swedish Representatives to NATO, Mr. Jan Knutsson, Permanent Rep. and Vice Adm. Jonas Haggren, Military Rep., for roundtable exchanges with our leadership. 🤝🇸🇪

@forsvarsmakten.se
#WeAreNATO

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Constitution Day to our Slovak Allies and friends! 🤝

Šťastný deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky!

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 28

🤝 This week, our Deputy Commander VAdm Morley met with Major General Andersen, Commander of the Joint Arctic Command, at the Joint Arctic Command in the Faroe Islands, #Denmark.

We thank our Danish Allies for their hospitality and for the insightful exchange on #Greenland’s security.

#WeAreNATO

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 27

Land, Sea and Air: The benefit of a Maritime Force – we are prepared for all domains.

F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets attached to Carrier Air Wing 8 fly in formation with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft off the western coast of Norway.

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #DeterandDefend

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 27

We welcomed Lt Gen Kim Jäämeri, Finnish Military Representative to the EU & NATO, to our HQ in Norfolk, VA.

Our guest had the opportunity to meet with Finnish JFC staff members & exchange with the leadership on joint initiatives aimed at enhancing interoperability in the High North.

#WeAreNATO

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 26

NATO Allies are working closer than ever to increase interoperability and information sharing to enhance capabilities. This plays a crucial roles in NATO's ability to deter conflict.

Integration is essential and allows NATO forces to readily adapt to dynamic security environments.

#WeAreNATO

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 25

What is the benefit of an Allied Maritime Force?

NATO allies and partners stand together in support of a safe, stable and secure Euro-Atlantic region by enhancing military capabilities, readiness and interoperability. 🇺🇸🇳🇴

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 19

JFCNF revealed the newest addition to its facility – official signage. Since the command’s temporary infrastructure opened, it has continued to accommodate the influx of warfighters. This is the beginning of many additions to come as we expand our presence from Florida to Finmark, seabed to space!

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 7

NATO: Iceland - Air Policing - High North

Spain: We got this!
#WeAreNATO

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 4

For the first time, the Spanish Air Force has deployed to Iceland to support NATO’s Air Policing mission.

This is an example of @NATO’s presence in the High North, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding Allied skies and maintaining regional security.

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 4

Sam Eckholm was hosted by NATOs MARCOM during Exercise Dynamic Mongoose in the sky and waters off the coast of Keflavik Iceland recently. This is the story of just a few of those nations participating in NATOs largest anti-submarine exercise in the Northern Atlantic.
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Inside NATO’s Secret Hunt for Enemy Submarines

YouTube video by Sam Eckholm

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 4

SNMG1 conducted a manoeuvring exercise during their Arctic deployment in the High North. Flagship HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) FGS Rhön (A1443) NRP Bartolomeu Dias (F333) and HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl (F314) took part in the exercise to strengthen the ship's bridge-team's & NATO's ability to work together.

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Jul 31

SNMG1 in the air and at sea! NATO operations in the Arctic and High North.

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Jul 30

SNMG1 warships HNLMS De Ruyter, HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl, NRP Bartolomeu Dias, and FGS Rhon sail in formation during operations in the Arctic Circle.

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Jul 21

NATO Ally, The Kingdom of Belgium today celebrates its National Day! #WeAreNATO

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Jul 18

Chief of Staff Lt Gen Faust had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency Leena-Kaisa Mikkola Ambassador of Finland to the U.S. to JFC Norfolk today. The visit included briefings on JFC Norfolk's operational responsibilities as one of NATO's three operational commands.

NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Jul 17

Many thanks to @Opledning and @Forsvarsmakten for hosting Deputy Commander, VAdm Morley. @JFCNorfolk is committed to working with @NATO's newest ally Sweden to deliver peace, security and stability in the Nordic region and Arctic.

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Jul 1

Exercise Sea Breeze has started in Portland UK. Led by US & Ukraine, the focus is mine countermeasures & future security of the Black Sea. Taking part are #SNMCMG1 & 4 x Ukrainian Navy MCM ships, specialist dive teams & equipment. Crews will build relationships & improve Ukraine’s interoperability.

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NATO JFC Norfolk @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social · Jul 1

We celebrate our Ally Canada - Happy Canada Day!
#NATO #CanadaDay2025