On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters

In the 20th and Final Episode of "On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters," we take you to the change of command for ADM Foggo and incoming commander ADM Burke. You will hear Secretary of the Navy, U.S. European and African Commanders speak about these two great men and what the future holds for the United States Navy in Europe and Africa.

Secretary of the Navy, Ambassador Kenneth Braithwaite joined Admiral James G. Foggo on the #podcast "On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters" to discuss the importance of maritime security in Europe, diversity and equal opportunity in the U.S. Navy, and family history related to World War 2 and how that inspires them today.In addition, Admiral Foggo also talks about exercise BALTOPS and recent operations in the Black Sea!

In this episode, Admiral Foggo talks about how the U.S. Navy sailed in waters it hasn't sailed into for 35 years and he saves the best for last, a conversation with Mr. Jim "Hondo" Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisitions.The two leaders discuss present and future technologies that will help the Navy face any adversary or challenge we face like COVID-19.

In the 17th episode, Adm. James G. Foggo III, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) discusses the global health crisis stemming from COVID-19, how this is impacting our host nation, Italy, and affecting Europe. In addition, Edward Graham, the grandson of the Rev. Billy Graham, joins us on the show to discuss what the American NGO Samaritan's Purse is doing here in Italy to fight against the Corona Virus.

In the 16th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) invited General David Petraeus, retired, as his guest. The discussion between the two men centered on both of their fathers’ involvements in World War II. Topics ranged from transatlantic passages in Nazi U-boat-infested waters to crawling through battlefields fighting for Europe’s survival. In addition, the two four-stars discussed the transatlantic bridge and the importance of the U.S. and its allies keeping the Atlantic free for commerce and mutual prosperity. They connected the past to the present by discussing Exercise Defender Europe 2020, an Army-led exercise that involves the largest deployment of U.S. troops from the continental U.S. to Europe. During this exercise, there is a significant maritime role in convoy escort operations.The podcast provided key insights to the multi-generational joint operations of the Army and Navy, and the Joint U.S. role within NATO.

In the 15th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, discussed naval activities in the European theater, and the strategic significance of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain. The podcast featured its second-ever guest and was recorded for the first time while Foggo was on travel. Foggo invited Cmdr. Kelley Jones, CO of USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) to discuss the importance of forward-deployed naval forces (FDNF) to Europe and the special relationship the U.S. Navy has with the Spanish Armada. The episode was recorded aboard Donald Cook, while pierside in Rota, Spain.

In the 14th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA), discussed what the U.S. Navy has been doing throughout Europe and Africa over the past year.He highlighted key events from dual carrier operations, to the ABC submarine embark, to seeing the predictions made in his article “Fourth Battle of the Atlantic,” co-written with Dr. Alarik Fritz in 2016, play out these last few months of 2019.

In the 13th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” Adm. Foggo discusses US Navy operations in the Arctic, BlackSea, and Mediterranean Sea including ABC News David Muir embark aboard submarine USS Florida.He talks about the recent Combined Force Maritime Component Command (CFMCC) course, the new Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO) visit to Rota, Spain, and Naples, Italy, and his participation in the Regional Seapower Symposium, hosted by the Italian Navy in Venice.

In the 12th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theater” podcast, Adm. James G. Foggo III highlights his trip to Paris, France and his time with the Baltic Chiefs of Defense during their visit to his headquarters. Additionally we heard from CNE-CNA Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters concerning CNE-CNA newly pinned chief petty officers.

Admiral Foggo released the 11th episode of his podcast “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theater.” During this episode, Foggo discusses his thoughts on exercise Sea Breeze 2019, his recent trip to Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, and Africa Partnership Station. In addition, he brought on two guests: U.S. Navy Seal, Fleet Master Chief Walters and LS1 Tabsoba who is originally from Ghana.

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).

Admiral Foggo released the 9th episode of his podcast “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theater.” The May podcast highlights the Navy’s efforts in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Arctic region, as well as U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Thetis and U.S. Navy forces working with partners in Africa.

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.

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.

Episode 6 of Admiral Foggo's podcast "On the Horizon" is now available in French.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 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 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 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.

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 episode 2 of "On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters" Admiral Foggo 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.