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

Kenya, U.S. & Partners Complete Central Partnership Station in Mombasa January 27, 2023 — On Jan. 27, the U.S. Navy, Kenya Navy and regional partners wrapped up Central Partnership Station (CPS), a five-day relationship-building mission in Mombasa, Kenya. MORE

Combined Task Force 152 Conducts Exercise in Arabian Gulf with Unmanned Vessel January 26, 2023 — A Bahrain-led multinational task force from Combined Maritime Forces practiced vessel boarding procedures during exercise Falcon Warrior, Jan. 24-25, while operating with an unmanned system in the Arabian Gulf. MORE

U.S. 5th Fleet Kicks Off Central Partnership Station in Kenya January 23, 2023 — Personnel from U.S. 5th Fleet launched a five-day relationship-building mission with the Kenya Navy, Jan. 23, during an opening ceremony in Mombasa, Kenya. MORE

Royal Saudi Navy Transfers Command of Middle East Task Force to UK Royal Navy January 18, 2023 — During an indoor ceremony at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, Jan. 18, United Kingdom’s Royal Navy assumed command of a multinational task force led by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces since July. MORE

U.S., Bahrain Launch Annual Maritime Security Exercise January 15, 2023 — Military personnel from the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain began a 10-day naval exercise Jan. 15 in and off the coast of Bahrain. MORE