U.S. Service Members Volunteer at a Bahrain Learning Center December 13, 2022 — U.S. service members stationed in Bahrain volunteered at a local learning center, Dec. 12, during a community service event. MORE

Egypt Takes Command of International Red Sea Task Force December 12, 2022 — The U.S. Navy turned over command of a newly formed international Red Sea task force to the Egyptian Navy, Dec. 12, during a ceremony in Bahrain where the multinational staff is headquartered. MORE

U.S., Iraq, Kuwait Conduct 2nd Joint Patrol in Arabian Gulf December 12, 2022 — Maritime forces from Iraq, Kuwait and the United States completed a joint patrol in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 11, representing the second time in four months the three nations sailed together to promote regional maritime security. MORE

Task Force 59 Launches Aerial Drone from Coast Guard Ship in Middle East December 7, 2022 — A U.S. Navy unmanned task force in the Middle East launched an aerial drone from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel operating the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 7. MORE

U.S. Seizes 1.1 Million Rounds of Ammunition, Other Illegal Weapons in Gulf of Oman December 3, 2022 — On Dec. 1, U.S. naval forces in the Middle East intercepted a fishing trawler smuggling more than 50 tons of ammunition rounds, fuses and propellants for rockets in the Gulf of Oman along a maritime route from Iran to Yemen. MORE

Latvia Joins International Maritime Coalition in Middle East as 11th Member December 1, 2022 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) welcomed Latvia, Dec. 1, as the 11th member of a multinational maritime coalition established three years ago to deter attacks on commercial shipping in the Middle East. MORE

Fortitude Forged in Northwest Texas December 1, 2022 — It was seven years ago one night aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) when then-Lt. Katherine Vester noticed her ankles were swollen. The amphibious assault ship was operating in the Gulf of Aden, and Vester didn't think much of it until the swelling remained a week later. MORE

Task Force 55 Welcomes New Commander at Pierside Ceremony in Bahrain November 29, 2022 — The task force responsible for U.S. 5th Fleet’s surface forces welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony in Bahrain, Nov. 29. MORE

U.S. Navy Ship Seizes Illegal Narcotics in Gulf of Aden November 23, 2022 — A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer seized an estimated $20 million worth of illegal drugs from a fishing vessel while patrolling the Gulf of Aden, Nov. 22. MORE

U.S. Launches New Unmanned & AI Systems Integration Event November 23, 2022 — U.S. 5th Fleet began a three-week unmanned and artificial intelligence integration event in Bahrain, Nov. 23, that will involve employing new platforms in the region for the first time. MORE