IMSC Task Force Completes Monthly Naval Exercise in Arabian Gulf February 23, 2023 — The operational task force for an 11-nation naval coalition called the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) completed a monthly naval exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 22, involving ships and aircraft from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United States. MORE

U.S., UAE Naval Forces Complete First-Ever Bilateral Unmanned Exercise February 20, 2023 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) concluded a weeklong unmanned systems and artificial intelligence integration exercise with the United Arab Emirates Navy in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 20. MORE

Republic of Korea Assumes Command of Anti-Piracy Task Force February 17, 2023 — Brazil turned over command of a multinational naval task force to the Republic of Korea during a one-hour ceremony at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, Feb. 16. MORE

U.S. Donates Equipment to Pakistan Navy School after Participating in Naval Exercise February 16, 2023 — Members of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) donated $5,000 of equipment to a special needs school Feb. 15 after U.S. 5th Fleet completed its participation in a five-day Pakistan-led multinational naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea. MORE

U.S. Transportation Command’s Top Leader Visits U.S. 5th Fleet February 8, 2023 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) hosted the top leader of U.S. Transportation Command at U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, Feb. 7, during a trip to the Middle East. MORE

NAVCENT Continues Expanding Mental Health Options in Pilot Program’s Second Year February 6, 2023 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) started on Feb. 6 the second year of a two-year pilot program launched to expand mental health treatment options for military and family members serving across U.S. 5th Fleet. MORE

U.S. Hosts Lebanese Navy for Vessel Boarding Course in Bahrain February 2, 2023 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) concluded a five-day vessel boarding course for the Lebanese Navy on Feb. 2 at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain. MORE

U.S. Central Command Supports Partner Forces in Major Iranian Weapons Seizure February 2, 2023 — U.S. Central Command supported a maritime interdiction earlier this month that resulted in the seizure by partner naval forces of weapons that originated in Iran and were bound for Yemen. MORE

U.S., International Forces Seize Illegal Drugs in Gulf of Oman January 31, 2023 — A U.S. Coast Guard vessel seized illegal drugs worth a total estimated U.S. street value of $33 million from a fishing vessel transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 30. MORE

U.S. Navy Showcases Operational Readiness, Flexibility in Exercise with Israel January 29, 2023 — U.S. naval forces participated in the largest-ever bilateral exercise between the United States and Israel last week, which culminated in a visit to aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) on Jan. 26 by senior military leaders from both nations. During exercise Juniper Oak 23-2, the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group operated in the MORE