The Albanian Naval Force is the naval branch of the Albanian military. Their name was changed from the Albanian Naval Defense Forces in 2010. The Naval Force is headquartered in Durrës, and operates multiple bases, including Kepi i Palit base in Durrës, and Pashaliman in Vlorë.
Brig. Gen. Ilir Xhebexhia (center), commander of the Albanian Naval Force, meets with Col. Timothy Zetterwall (left), commander of the U.S. Army’s 7th Transportation Brigade (7th TBX), to discuss camp accommodations in Durrës, Albania, on Apr.
JLOTAn Albanian Navy sailor aboard an Albanian Coast Guard vessel retrieves a flag from its mast April 30, 2021, during the opening DEFENDER-Europe 21 exercises at the Port of Durres, Albania.
220601-N-RY567-1001 DURRES, Albania (June 1, 2022) Cmdr. Michael Kiser, left, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), meets with Rear Adm.
220601-N-RY567-1007 DURRES, Albania (June 1, 2022) Cmdr. Michael Kiser, left, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), explains the ship’s history to Rear Adm.