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On the Horizon; Navigating the European and African Theaters

Author: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

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Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and command, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy discusses various maritime topics pertaining to Europe and Africa. Hosted by Lt. Bobby Dixon, Public Affairs Officer assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, the two go into depth about maritime security environment, challenges with a resurgent Russia and a rising China, and in addition discuss the 70 plus exercises that U.S. Naval Forces participate in throughout the year. The monthly podcast was started in August 2018.
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In this episode of "On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters," Admiral Foggo discusses his recent trip to Africa, exercises Cutlass Express, Obangame Express, and Phoenix Express. And what he sees as Africa's biggest threat to their maritime security. In addition, he goes into what the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard is doing in Africa in support of U.S. and NATO African partners. And lastly, Admiral Foggo talks about two experieces that he will never forget.
ADM Foggo, in his first podcast in 2019, discusses how the U.S. Navy is working with our African partners, his concerns about China's growing influence in the region, and his thoughts on the new National Security Council's Africa Strategy.
Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, recently released the 9th episode of his podcast “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters.” The May podcast highlights the Navy’s efforts in the Mediterranean Sea and Arctic region, as well as U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Thetis and maritime forces working with partners in Africa.
At the end of June, Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy, recorded the 10th episode of the podcast “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theater.” During this episode, Foggo discusses his thoughts on Memorial Day, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and the Navy’s support to the NATO alliance through exercises Formidable Shield and Baltic Operations (BALTOPS).
In the 11th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theater” podcast, Adm. James G. Foggo III highlights the great power competition in the Black Sea and the importance of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. Foggo, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-A), shared his thoughts on exercise Sea Breeze and his trip to celebrate the Ghanaian navy’s 60th anniversary and attend the International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference. For the first time in the podcast’s history, he invited two guests to join him: CNE-A Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Ahmed Tabsoba.
In this episode of the podcast, "On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters," Admiral Foggo discusses his time at the Munich Security Conference and his thoughts on the security environment in Europe and Africa.
The first edition of the new monthly U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa podcast series “On the Horizon; Navigating the European and African Theaters,” featuring Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy. The episode focuses on Foggo’s background, his personal and professional connection Europe, and his five main focus areas.
In Admiral Foggo's 3rd podcast, he discussed the start of Trident Juncture, USS Harry S. Truman above the Arctic Circle, his recent trip to Iceland and their importance to NATO, NATO's response to Russia and his recent article in the Royal United Services Institute journal.
In Admiral Foggo's 4th podcast, he discussed the end of Trident Juncture, NATO Commanders Conference in Belgium, his recent trip to Flanders Field, and Russian interactions. Admiral Foggo is the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and the commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples.
ADM Foggo discusses various topics to include highlights from this year, the Great Power Competition with Russia’s resurgence in and around Europe and China’s growing influence in Africa. In addition, we will talk about Dynamic Force Employment and a recent conference attended by our African Partners.
In the second edition of the podcast, “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, discusses Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group's return to Europe; how the U.S. and NATO are addressing challenges in the North Atlantic, North Sea, and Arctic; the upcoming Exercise Trident Juncture; and his time at the International Sea Power Symposium and the Black Sea Conference.