Logistic and Command Support to US Forces in the Mediterranean Sea, Middle East and Central Asia.

Spying functions: AN/FLR-13 500 m. diameter Radio Surveillance and Signal Intelligence Anthena (see rounded feature near the upper left corner of the image above) of the US Sigint System (USSS), and Naval Security Group (NAVSECGRU), US Army chryptographic division.

NATO Logistic Weapon Storage Facility.

NATO High Readiness Maritime (HRF-M) HQ (Spanish Frigate Castilla).

Spanish Strike Group Alfa: Aircraft Carrier Principe de Asturias (usually carrying 12 AV-8B Harrier II and 12 helicopters), 6 frigates, logistic ships, tankers and corvettes.
Participation in peace support operations in the Adriatic sea.