From Philippines to the Fleet: Sailor Earns U.S. Citizenship
September 3, 2025 - U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Alexi Laurinaria, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, became a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 28
Task Force 59 Holds Change of Command Ceremony
August 21, 2025 - U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force 59 (TF 59) welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony, presided over by U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. Fifth Fleet, aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Aug. 21.
USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrives in Bahrain
August 10, 2025 - Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) arrived in Manama, Bahrain, for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 10.
Task Force 55 Holds Change of Command Ceremony
August 4, 2025 - U.S. 5th Fleet’s Task Force 55/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 50, responsible for surface forces across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, welcomed a new commander during a ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, August 3.
Readout of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Vice Adm. George Wikoff Meeting with Head of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces Major General Abdullah Al Sulaiti
July 23, 2025 - U.S. 5th Fleet provided the following readout: U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Vice Adm. George Wikoff met with Head of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces Major General Abdullah Al Sulaiti today during an office call at Umm Al Houl Naval Base to reinsure the QENF that NAVCENT is a committed partner.
USS Sentry Holds Change of Command Ceremony
June 5, 2025 - The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry (MCM 3) welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, June 5.
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Partner nations participating in International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2023
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Ships from partner nations participating in International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2023 under Combined Task Force East operate in the Arabian Gulf, March 6, 2023. IMX is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving 7,000 personnel from more than 50 nations and international organizations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Vernier)
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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.