October 24, 2024 - The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) conducted a Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) with the Italian Navy’s ITS Cavour CSG, Oct. 18.
October 16, 2024 - MANAMA, Bahrain – U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard forces joined the United Arab Emirates naval defense force for exercise Iron Defender 24, Oct. 14-24. This maritime exercise will take place in the UAE and its territorial and coastal waters.
September 20, 2024 - U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard forces joined the Egyptian Naval Force in executing Exercise Eagle Defender in Safaga, Egypt, and in the Red Sea, Sept. 8-20.
August 30, 2024 - The commanding officer of USS John S. McCain was relieved Aug. 30 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command the guided-missile destroyer.
August 18, 2024 - The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations recently awarded U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Directorate of Logistics and Infrastructure the 2023 Admiral Stan Arthur Award for Logistics and Sustainment Team of the Year.
July 30, 2024 - U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force (TF) 59 welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, July 30.
Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jaleh Shahbazi
U.S. 5th Fleet Motivational Video
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet
May 28, 2024 | 1:26
A video highlighting the U.S. 5th Fleet mission and operations in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jaleh Shahbazi)
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is responsible for approximately 2.5 million square miles of area including the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea. The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s mission is to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts, and strengthen partner nations' maritime capabilities in order to promote security and stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.