The Region:

Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) oversees nine installations, 11 Cooperative Security Locations (CSLs), two Contingency Locations (CLs), and six U.S. National Support Elements (NSEs) stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arabian Gulf, and from Northern Europe into Africa. These platforms not only support the Navy, but also joint and Allied operations. The EURAFCENT Area of Responsibility (AOR) encompasses a geographic area that spans across three continents and three Geographic Combatant Commands (COCOMs).

Within these AORs, Region EURAFCENT operationalizes the shore component by providing responsive, agile, and capable power projection platforms through core mission enablers to support our five key shore missions: Air Operations, Port Operations, Security, Public Safety, and Quality of Life.

Navy Region EURAFCENT bases deliver a combat capability through their provision of infrastructure, fuel, water, electricity, family services, and support to meet combatant commanders’ and fleet commanders’ objectives.

EURAFCENT's Installations:

News From Around The Region

NSA Bahrain, NAVCENT Hold First-of-its-Kind Exercise Vigilant Resolve
Mar 16, 2025

In collaboration with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain conducted Vigilant Resolve, a multi-layered emergency response exercise, March 11-12.
North Carolina Native Named Navy Military Fire Officer of the Year for CY24
Mar 13, 2025

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Brooke Fox, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain’s Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Department, was named 2024 U.S. Navy Military Fire Officer of the Year by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), March 4.
The Minoan Taverna’s Culture of Excellence
Mar 12, 2025

For the Minoan Taverna, exceptional food quality and customer service is not an aspiration, it is the status quo. The Food Service Officer at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay’s galley takes none of the credit for their success, and instead, attributes it to a long-standing culture of excellence.
NSA Souda Bay Completes Major Assessment Cycle
Mar 06, 2025

Naval Support Activity Souda Bay successfully completed a major assessment of the installation’s Naval Security Forces (NSF), Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), Incident Management Team (IMT), and Installation Training Team (ITT) competencies, March 6, 2025, to achieve certification by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).
Chania Municipality recognizes NSA Souda Bay’s community involvement
Feb 27, 2025

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 27, 2025) Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay was presented with an award from the Social Grocery of the Municipality of Chania on Feb. 24, 2025, for recent contributions made to local community members in need.

WELCOME TO NAVY REGION EUROPE, AFRICA, CENTRAL

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prepares to port in Souda Bay, Greece, April 28, 2024.

Mar 05 2025

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MCSN Mercy Crowe

240428-N-FM895-1004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 28, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prepares to port in Souda Bay, Greece, April 28. For more than 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has forged strategic relationships with our Allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and stability. (U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mercy Crowe/Released)

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Operations Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Figueroa-Rodrigues throws a heaving line to the tug boat during a Sea and Anchor evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), as the ship arrives to Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 18, 2024.

Mar 05 2025

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Macklin

241118-N-JM579-1256 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 18, 2024) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Figueroa-Rodrigues throws a heaving line to the tug boat during a Sea and Anchor evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), as the ship arrives to Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 18, 2024. Bulkeley is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Macklin)

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Damien Hannigan, a satellite transmissions system operator with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), sets security during military operations in urban terrain training on Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Sept. 7, 2024.

Mar 05 2025

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Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Damien Hannigan, a satellite transmissions system operator with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), sets security during military operations in urban terrain training on Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Sept. 7, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

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An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “The Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, flies over Taormina, Sicily, Dec. 20, 2024.

Mar 05 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Culbertson

TAORMINA, Sicily (Dec. 20, 2024) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “The Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, flies over Taormina, Sicily, Dec. 20, 2024. NAS Sigonella's strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey Culbertson)

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Sailors assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19, tow an MQ-4C Triton at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, Jul. 2, 2024

Mar 05 2025

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LT Alex Delgado

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jul. 2, 2024) Sailors assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19, tow an MQ-4C Triton at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, Jul. 2, 2024. VUP-19 is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations conducting missions in support of Naval Forces Europe and Africa. (US Navy photo by LT Alex Delgado/released)

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Capt. John Randazzo, Commander, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, left, discusses the base installation facilities at Capodichino with Dr. Laura Lieto, Vice Mayor of the City of Naples, right, at NSA Naples, Italy, March 21, 2024.

Mar 04 2025

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Lt. j.g. Cody Milam

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (March 21, 2024) Capt. John Randazzo, Commander, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, left, discusses the base installation facilities at Capodichino with Dr. Laura Lieto, Vice Mayor of the City of Naples, right, at NSA Naples, Italy, March 21, 2024. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Cody Milam)

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Marines assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 Reinforced conduct routine maintenance and daily inspections on a MV-22B Osprey on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2024.

Mar 04 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Thomas

Marines assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 Reinforced conduct routine maintenance and daily inspections on a MV-22B Osprey on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2024. VMM-261 (REIN) is deployed under U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa to provide aerial and combat support to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). CLDJ is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. The installation provides world-class support for service members, transient U.S. assets and 38 local tenant commands, including CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas)

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Sailors from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1 stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, practice night operations at the Port of Djibouti, Aug. 1, 2024.

Mar 04 2025

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Petty Officer 1st Class Patricia Elkins

Sailors from Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1 stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, practice night operations at the Port of Djibouti, Aug. 1, 2024. MSRON 10 provides security for transiting U.S. ships as part of Camp Lemonnier’s dedicated, world-class support for 36 tenant commands, U.S. service members and transient assets. Camp Lemonnier is an operational installation that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed to ensure security and protect U.S. interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Elkins)

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Rear Adm. Brad Collins, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central discusses the operational necessity of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo and the AEGIS Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) with Sailors assigned to NSF Redzikowo, Aug. 7, 2024.

Mar 04 2025

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Petty Officer 1st Class Haydn Smith

REDZIKOWO, Poland – Rear Adm. Brad Collins, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central discusses the operational necessity of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo and the AEGIS Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) with Sailors assigned to NSF Redzikowo, Aug. 7, 2024. NSF Redzikowo provides essential support to AAMDS Poland in core mission areas such as safety, security and quality of life, and works alongside Polish military counterparts to ensure the security and safety of the AAMDS site (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Haydn N. Smith)

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Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), right, and Polish President Andrzej Duda, left, shake hands after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the transfer of authority of the new Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System at Naval Support Facility Redzikowo, Poland, to NATO Nov. 13, 2024.

Mar 04 2025

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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella

241113-N-YD731-1263 REDZIKOWO, Poland (Nov. 13, 2024) Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), right, and Polish President Andrzej Duda, left, shake hands after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the transfer of authority of the new Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System at Naval Support Facility Redzikowo, Poland, to NATO Nov. 13, 2024. The fully operational U.S. Navy system is now operating under NATO authority for the defense of the Alliance as part of a larger NATO missile defense architecture. For over 80 years, NAVEUR-NAVAF has forged strategic relationships with our Allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)

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Sailors aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) raise the union jack during morning colors while pulled into port at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Aug. 23, 2024.

Mar 04 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Drace Wilson

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 23, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) raise the union jack during morning colors while pulled into port at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Aug. 23, 2024. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

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Capt. Teague Suarez, the commanding officer of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, and José Javier Ruiz Arana, the Mayor of the City of Rota, sign a deed to gift a U.S. firetruck to the city of Rota's base forum onboard NAVSTA Rota, Spain, April 23, 2024.

Mar 04 2025

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Drace Wilson

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 23, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, the commanding officer of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, and José Javier Ruiz Arana, the Mayor of the City of Rota, sign a deed to gift a U.S. firetruck to the city of Rota's base forum onboard NAVSTA Rota, Spain, April 23, 2024. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

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