On 07June 2017 the JALLC received the visit of the Chief of Staff for the NATO Naval Striking and Support Forces (STRIKFORNATO) – Brigadier General Karsten Heckl (USA Marine Corps). Brigadier General Heckl had an office call with the JALLC Commander – Brigadier General Mário Barreto, and discussed, among other subjects, the relationship between JALLC and STRIKFORNATO.

This was a very profitable meeting, between two NATO organizations which have their headquarters located in Portugal.