Officially Licensed Commander Task Force 64 Naples Italy Patch — CTF-64 Naval Forces Europe Embroidered Patch
Commanding the seas from the shores of Naples.
Commander Task Force 64 (CTF-64) is a United States Navy command based in Naples, Italy, that plays a critical role in naval operations throughout the European and African theaters. Operating under Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet, CTF-64 coordinates and directs naval operations that protect American and allied interests across the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the waters surrounding the European and African continents.
Naples, Italy, has been a hub of American naval presence in the Mediterranean since the end of World War II. The city hosts Naval Support Activity Naples and serves as the headquarters for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, making it one of the most strategically important American naval installations outside the United States. CTF-64's mission encompasses the full range of naval operations, from freedom of navigation patrols and maritime security to crisis response and combat operations. The command coordinates with NATO allies, partner nations, and other U.S. military commands to maintain maritime security and stability across a vast area of responsibility.
This patch represents American naval leadership in the heart of the Mediterranean.
Perfect For: CTF-64 veterans, Naval Forces Europe personnel, Naples Italy duty station alumni, Sixth Fleet collectors, and Mediterranean naval operations enthusiasts.
Leading from Naples — CTF-64.