NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy – Commodore Jeffrey Wolstenholme assumed command of the newly established Commander, Task Force 64 (CTF 64) during a ceremony held on U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, Capodichino, in Naples, Italy March 24, 2016.
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command established CTF 64 to create a command focused on Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) in Europe.
NAPLES, Italy (March 24, 2016) The official party renders honors as the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Color Guard parades the colors during the Commander, Task Force 64 (CTF 64) command establishment ceremony aboard U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples March 24, 2016. CTF 64 is responsible for executing operational and tactical integrated air and missile defense, providing direct support for Aegis ballistic missile defense planning to Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Air Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey Hensley/Released)
NAPLES, Italy (March 24, 2016) Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. James Foggo III gives his remarks during the Commander, Task Force 64 (CTF 64) command establishment ceremony aboard U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples March 24, 2016. CTF 64 is responsible for executing operational and tactical integrated air and missile defense, providing direct support for Aegis ballistic missile defense planning to Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Air Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey Hensley/Released)
NAPLES, Italy (March 24, 2016) Commodore Jeffrey Wolstenholme reports to Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. James Foggo III, as Commander, Task Force 64 (CTF 64) the during the command’s establishment ceremony aboard U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples March 24, 2016. CTF 64 is responsible for executing operational and tactical integrated air and missile defense, providing direct support for Aegis ballistic missile defense to Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Air Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corey Hensley/Released)