210527-M-BY673-0241 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 28, 2021) The Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate Menendez Nunez (F-104) sails in formation for a photo exercise in the Atlantic Ocean on May 28, 2021, in support of the NATO-led join multilateral exercise Steadfast Defender 2021 (STDE 21). Staff from Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), and Second Fleet (C2F), as the Maritime Component Command (MCC), are charged with employing maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend , allied and partner interests. STDE 21 is a defen
210527-M-BY673-0241 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 28, 2021) The Alvaro de Bazan-class frigate Menendez Nunez (F-104) sails in formation for a photo exercise in the Atlantic Ocean on May 28, 2021, in support of the NATO-led join multilateral exercise Steadfast Defender 2021 (STDE 21). Staff from Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), and Second Fleet (C2F), as the Maritime Component Command (MCC), are charged with employing maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend , allied and partner interests. STDE 21 is a defensive exercise based on an Article 5 scenario which is designed to deter aggression and respond to crisis if necessary.
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