NATO JFC Norfolk
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Official account of #NATO Joint Force Command Norfolk.
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#MaritimeSecurity in the High North and Arctic ❄️!
NATO maritime forces 🚢 are always on constant watch 👀 protecting the Alliance and strengthening its deterrence and defence capabilities.
Cold waters 🌊. Constant presence. #NATO stands ready and resilient.
#WeAreNATO
NATO maritime forces 🚢 are always on constant watch 👀 protecting the Alliance and strengthening its deterrence and defence capabilities.
Cold waters 🌊. Constant presence. #NATO stands ready and resilient.
#WeAreNATO
January 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
#MaritimeSecurity in the High North and Arctic ❄️!
NATO maritime forces 🚢 are always on constant watch 👀 protecting the Alliance and strengthening its deterrence and defence capabilities.
Cold waters 🌊. Constant presence. #NATO stands ready and resilient.
#WeAreNATO
NATO maritime forces 🚢 are always on constant watch 👀 protecting the Alliance and strengthening its deterrence and defence capabilities.
Cold waters 🌊. Constant presence. #NATO stands ready and resilient.
#WeAreNATO
Exercise Freezing Winds 25❄️ Part 1:
Ex Freezing Winds 25 demonstrated the commitment of allied countries to securing the Baltic Sea in all situations and took place in southern Finland, the Archipelago Sea, and the Gulf of Finland:
🔹11 Nations
🔹20 Combat Vessels
🔹5000 Troops
@puolustusvoimat.fi
Ex Freezing Winds 25 demonstrated the commitment of allied countries to securing the Baltic Sea in all situations and took place in southern Finland, the Archipelago Sea, and the Gulf of Finland:
🔹11 Nations
🔹20 Combat Vessels
🔹5000 Troops
@puolustusvoimat.fi
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Exercise Freezing Winds 25❄️ Part 1:
Ex Freezing Winds 25 demonstrated the commitment of allied countries to securing the Baltic Sea in all situations and took place in southern Finland, the Archipelago Sea, and the Gulf of Finland:
🔹11 Nations
🔹20 Combat Vessels
🔹5000 Troops
@puolustusvoimat.fi
Ex Freezing Winds 25 demonstrated the commitment of allied countries to securing the Baltic Sea in all situations and took place in southern Finland, the Archipelago Sea, and the Gulf of Finland:
🔹11 Nations
🔹20 Combat Vessels
🔹5000 Troops
@puolustusvoimat.fi
🌟Spreading Holiday Cheer! ✨
🇸🇪 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, 🇫🇮 Finnish Hornet fighters, and 🇩🇰Danish F-35s/F-16s come together for Sweden's traditional Christmas Tree🎄formation! ✈️
Impressive flying and incredible teamwork! 🤝
#NordicAirPower #WeAreNATO
Försvarsmakten
Forsvaret
Puolustusvoimat
🇸🇪 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, 🇫🇮 Finnish Hornet fighters, and 🇩🇰Danish F-35s/F-16s come together for Sweden's traditional Christmas Tree🎄formation! ✈️
Impressive flying and incredible teamwork! 🤝
#NordicAirPower #WeAreNATO
Försvarsmakten
Forsvaret
Puolustusvoimat
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🌟Spreading Holiday Cheer! ✨
🇸🇪 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, 🇫🇮 Finnish Hornet fighters, and 🇩🇰Danish F-35s/F-16s come together for Sweden's traditional Christmas Tree🎄formation! ✈️
Impressive flying and incredible teamwork! 🤝
#NordicAirPower #WeAreNATO
Försvarsmakten
Forsvaret
Puolustusvoimat
🇸🇪 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, 🇫🇮 Finnish Hornet fighters, and 🇩🇰Danish F-35s/F-16s come together for Sweden's traditional Christmas Tree🎄formation! ✈️
Impressive flying and incredible teamwork! 🤝
#NordicAirPower #WeAreNATO
Försvarsmakten
Forsvaret
Puolustusvoimat
Our Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dirk Faust welcomed SHAPE Vice Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ludovic Pinon de Quincy, to our HQ.
Their discussions focused on JFC Norfolk’s key role in bridging North America and Europe through coherent defence planning.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Their discussions focused on JFC Norfolk’s key role in bridging North America and Europe through coherent defence planning.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
December 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Our Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dirk Faust welcomed SHAPE Vice Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ludovic Pinon de Quincy, to our HQ.
Their discussions focused on JFC Norfolk’s key role in bridging North America and Europe through coherent defence planning.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Their discussions focused on JFC Norfolk’s key role in bridging North America and Europe through coherent defence planning.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
🔴 LIVE in 30 minutes: NATO announcement from Helsinki, Finland. 🇫🇮
Finland 🇫🇮, Sweden 🇸🇪 and Denmark 🇩🇰 will be transferred to Joint Force Command Norfolk's area of responsibility in the NATO command structure.
🔹0530 EST | 1030 Z | 1230 EET 👇
youtube.com/live/ePSRLezdgKE?feature=share
#WeAreNATO
Finland 🇫🇮, Sweden 🇸🇪 and Denmark 🇩🇰 will be transferred to Joint Force Command Norfolk's area of responsibility in the NATO command structure.
🔹0530 EST | 1030 Z | 1230 EET 👇
youtube.com/live/ePSRLezdgKE?feature=share
#WeAreNATO
Suomi, Ruotsi ja Tanska siirtyvät Norfolkin yhteisoperaatiojohtoportaan vastuualueelle
YouTube video by Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - The Finnish Defence Forces
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December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🔴 LIVE in 30 minutes: NATO announcement from Helsinki, Finland. 🇫🇮
Finland 🇫🇮, Sweden 🇸🇪 and Denmark 🇩🇰 will be transferred to Joint Force Command Norfolk's area of responsibility in the NATO command structure.
🔹0530 EST | 1030 Z | 1230 EET 👇
youtube.com/live/ePSRLezdgKE?feature=share
#WeAreNATO
Finland 🇫🇮, Sweden 🇸🇪 and Denmark 🇩🇰 will be transferred to Joint Force Command Norfolk's area of responsibility in the NATO command structure.
🔹0530 EST | 1030 Z | 1230 EET 👇
youtube.com/live/ePSRLezdgKE?feature=share
#WeAreNATO
🇷🇴La multi ani de #1Decembrie tuturor Romanilor!
JFC Norfolk wishes our Romanian 🇷🇴Allies and friends a Happy National Day!
#Romania contributes to strengthening the Eastern Flank of the Alliance by hosting of one #NATO’s Multinational Battlegroups and NATO Force Integration Unit.
#WeAreNATO
JFC Norfolk wishes our Romanian 🇷🇴Allies and friends a Happy National Day!
#Romania contributes to strengthening the Eastern Flank of the Alliance by hosting of one #NATO’s Multinational Battlegroups and NATO Force Integration Unit.
#WeAreNATO
December 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🇷🇴La multi ani de #1Decembrie tuturor Romanilor!
JFC Norfolk wishes our Romanian 🇷🇴Allies and friends a Happy National Day!
#Romania contributes to strengthening the Eastern Flank of the Alliance by hosting of one #NATO’s Multinational Battlegroups and NATO Force Integration Unit.
#WeAreNATO
JFC Norfolk wishes our Romanian 🇷🇴Allies and friends a Happy National Day!
#Romania contributes to strengthening the Eastern Flank of the Alliance by hosting of one #NATO’s Multinational Battlegroups and NATO Force Integration Unit.
#WeAreNATO
Political Directors from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, visited JFC Norfolk as part of the Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (EPINE) Norfolk regional tour.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Political Directors from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, visited JFC Norfolk as part of the Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (EPINE) Norfolk regional tour.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Today, personnel from Joint Force Command Norfolk attended a Remembrance Service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
On #RemembranceDay, we honour those who gave their lives in service.
We Will Remember Them.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
On #RemembranceDay, we honour those who gave their lives in service.
We Will Remember Them.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today, personnel from Joint Force Command Norfolk attended a Remembrance Service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
On #RemembranceDay, we honour those who gave their lives in service.
We Will Remember Them.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
On #RemembranceDay, we honour those who gave their lives in service.
We Will Remember Them.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
Happy Cumhuriyet Bayramı to our 🇹🇷 Turkish Allies and friends on their Republic Day!
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
📸 Millî Savunma Bakanligi
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
📸 Millî Savunma Bakanligi
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Happy Cumhuriyet Bayramı to our 🇹🇷 Turkish Allies and friends on their Republic Day!
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
📸 Millî Savunma Bakanligi
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
📸 Millî Savunma Bakanligi
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
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
October 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
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
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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
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
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
This engagement demonstrates the strengthened cooperation and commitment between NATO and its Nordic Ally.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
October 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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
This engagement demonstrates the strengthened cooperation and commitment between NATO and its Nordic Ally.
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
NATO Neptune Strike 25-3 standing strong and underway with allied nations conducting operations in the High North and Baltics!🌊
September 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NATO Neptune Strike 25-3 standing strong and underway with allied nations conducting operations in the High North and Baltics!🌊
From the High North to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
1 Alliance✔️1 Goal✔️
Eastern Sentry is here! #WeAreNATO
1 Alliance✔️1 Goal✔️
Eastern Sentry is here! #WeAreNATO
September 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
From the High North to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
1 Alliance✔️1 Goal✔️
Eastern Sentry is here! #WeAreNATO
1 Alliance✔️1 Goal✔️
Eastern Sentry is here! #WeAreNATO
On this day, we remember and honour the nearly 3,000 lives lost Sept.11, 2001.
#WeWillNeverForget #Remembering911
#WeWillNeverForget #Remembering911
September 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
On this day, we remember and honour the nearly 3,000 lives lost Sept.11, 2001.
#WeWillNeverForget #Remembering911
#WeWillNeverForget #Remembering911
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
@forsvarsmakten.se
#WeAreNATO
September 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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
@forsvarsmakten.se
#WeAreNATO
Happy Constitution Day to our Slovak Allies and friends! 🤝
Šťastný deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky!
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Šťastný deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky!
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
September 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy Constitution Day to our Slovak Allies and friends! 🤝
Šťastný deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky!
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Šťastný deň Ústavy Slovenskej republiky!
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
🤝 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
We thank our Danish Allies for their hospitality and for the insightful exchange on #Greenland’s security.
#WeAreNATO
August 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🤝 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
We thank our Danish Allies for their hospitality and for the insightful exchange on #Greenland’s security.
#WeAreNATO
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
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
August 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
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
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
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
August 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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
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
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
Integration is essential and allows NATO forces to readily adapt to dynamic security environments.
#WeAreNATO
August 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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
Integration is essential and allows NATO forces to readily adapt to dynamic security environments.
#WeAreNATO
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 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
August 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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 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
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!
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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!
August 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
This is an example of @NATO’s presence in the High North, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding Allied skies and maintaining regional security.
August 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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.
This is an example of @NATO’s presence in the High North, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding Allied skies and maintaining regional security.