{"id":135336,"date":"2024-03-06T13:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=135336"},"modified":"2024-03-06T15:26:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T15:26:19","slug":"2nd-fleet-expeditionary-strike-group-2-execute-nato-maritime-mission-for-steadfast-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=135336","title":{"rendered":"2nd Fleet, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Execute NATO Maritime Mission for Steadfast Defender"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>Reinforcing the trans-Atlantic link between NATO Allies and partners is a major goal of this maritime command element headquarters, which is comprised of staff from U.S. 2nd Fleet and Expeditionary Strike Group 2. Their forward presence and leadership in the exercise enables NATO maritime units to operate seamlessly in any environment.<\/p>\n<p>Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, Joint Force Command Norfolk and 2nd Fleet, emphasized that CTF North demonstrates North America\u2019s commitment to NATO.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy 2nd fleet staff are operating forward as CTF North to oversee fourteen Allied and partner navies throughout the maritime operations,\u201d said Perry. \u201cSteadfast Defender is a valuable experience for our Norfolk-based team, who are gaining proficiency commanding mission ready forces in the European operating area. Interoperability is essential because NATO faces the most dangerous and unpredictable security environment in decades. So this is an incredible demonstration of NATO\u2019s unity, resilience, and readiness to respond to an attack on this defensive alliance. The NATO Alliance is ironclad, and we are ready, if challenged.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reestablished as a fleet headquarters to defend the maritime avenues of approach between North America and Europe, and oversee deterrence and security of the Atlantic Ocean and east coast of the United States, 2nd Fleet maintains a \u201cmaneuver arm\u201d element to respond across the Atlantic Ocean and into the High North. This capability can involve commanding and controlling forward forces from 2nd Fleet headquarters in Norfolk, or sending an expeditionary maritime command element forward to oversee forces in theater. CTF-N is exercising that second construct.<\/p>\n<p>Sailors assigned to CTF North provide a wide range of expertise to include operational coordinators, maritime operations center personnel and military planners.<\/p>\n<p>Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, deputy commander, CTF North, explained that the staff, made up of British, Canadian, Dutch, Danish, French, Finish, Norwegian, and U.S. personnel are integrating with each other and learning through each engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTraining in Norway, especially in the Arctic, is an invaluable opportunity for U.S. service members supporting Steadfast Defender. As a joint force, we are showing our ability to integrate with NATO allies and Sweden,\u201d said Nicholson. \u201cOur ability to rapidly deploy a sophisticated NATO command element headquarters, largely staffed by the U.S., seamlessly into a Norwegian facility in a strategically important location would not have been possible without a strong U.S.-Norway partnership. For us, it\u2019s more than just words, we are showing our dedication to the alliance and security in the region through our actions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The staff is residing and working in Bod\u00f8 during exercise Steadfast Defender providing around the clock command and control to all exercise-related maritime activities. Capt. Michael Desmond, CTF North&#8217;s chief of staff, underscored the importance of all team members&#8217; contributions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to be here in Norway, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to our Allies and Partners,\u201d said Desmond. \u201cEveryone on this exceptional headquarters staff brings unique expertise that helps to strengthen the Alliance by developing interoperability and capacity-building across a spectrum of warfighting readiness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Second Fleet develops and employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Navy photos and b-roll are available on DVIDS. For more information, contact c2f_pao@us.navy.mil.<\/p>\n<p>Follow along with the exercise on social media by using #steadfastdefender24<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reinforcing the trans-Atlantic link between NATO Allies and partners is a major goal of this maritime command element headquarters, which is comprised of staff from U.S. 2nd Fleet and Expeditionary Strike Group 2. Their forward presence and leadership in the exercise enables NATO maritime units to operate seamlessly in any environment. Vice Adm. 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