Atlantic Allies Conduct Large Amphibious Exercise

The U.S. Second Fleet and 2nd Marine Division, along with Dutch and U.K. allies, concluded Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) from June 27 to July 15. The exercise involved 8,500 personnel conducting amphibious operations, littoral warfare, and joint integration along the East Coast.

“This was the largest amphibious exercise in the Western Atlantic in over a decade,” said Canadian Rear Admiral David Patchell, Vice Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet.

Training included amphibious and air demonstrations, naval maneuver exercises, reconnaissance, and expeditionary advanced base operations. Ships such as USS George H.W. Bush and HNLMS Johan de Witt participated.

“AA25 has prepared us for future NATO exercises,” said Rear Admiral George Pastoor, Commander of the Netherlands Maritime Forces. “Our integration with U.S., U.K. and Canadian forces ensures a stronger maritime response and directly impacts the stability of the entire Atlantic.”