Egypt Turns Over Command of Multinational Red Sea Task Force June 12, 2023 — The Egyptian Navy turned over command of a multinational Red Sea task force to the U.S. Navy, June 12, six months after Egypt began leading the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) operational staff for the first time. MORE

U.S. Navy Assists Mariners Experiencing Engine Trouble in Gulf of Oman June 12, 2023 — The U.S. Navy assisted seven stranded mariners from Oman and the United Arab Emirates, June 11, after their fishing vessel experienced engine trouble in the Gulf of Oman. MORE

U.S. Service Members in Bahrain Assist Local Non-Profit in Volunteer Project June 12, 2023 — U.S. service members stationed in Bahrain volunteered at a local non-profit organization June 6 and assisted staff in a year-long building project that includes a new play area for children. MORE

Pathway Established for U.S. Military Families to Pursue Jobs Locally in Bahrain June 11, 2023 — U.S. military family members now have a pathway to work in the Kingdom of Bahrain after the government of Bahrain finalized a policy with U.S. 5th Fleet, June 11. MORE

U.S., Iraq, Kuwait Conduct Third Joint Patrol in Arabian Gulf June 9, 2023 — Maritime forces from Iraq, Kuwait and the United States completed a joint patrol in the Arabian Gulf, June 6, marking the third time in less than a year the three nations sailed together to promote regional maritime security. MORE

Task Force 52 Welcomes New Commander June 8, 2023 — The task force responsible for U.S. 5th Fleet’s mine countermeasures mission welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, June 8. MORE

U.S., UK Navies Respond to Merchant Vessel Distress Call in Strait of Hormuz June 4, 2023 — United States and United Kingdom Royal Navy forces responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, June 4, as Iranian fast-attack boats harassed the commercial ship. MORE

French Warship Seizes $108 Million in Drugs during Indian Ocean Seizures May 24, 2023 — A French warship operating in support of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 conducted four illegal drug seizures between April 19 and May 18 worth a total estimated U.S. street value of $108 million from fishing vessels transiting international waters in the Indian Ocean. MORE

U.S.-Led Multinational Partnership Launches New Task Force for Maritime Security Training in Middle East May 22, 2023 — The U.S.-led multinational partnership, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), established a new task force May 22 that will train partner navies and improve operational capabilities to enhance maritime security in the Middle East. MORE

Ships Supporting Two Multinational Anti-Piracy Task Forces Train Together in Gulf of Aden May 21, 2023 — Ships from the South Korean and Italian navies sailed together and conducted combined training in the Gulf of Aden, May 17, while operating under two multinational maritime partnerships, Combined Maritime Forces and European Union Naval Forces. MORE