Greek, U.S. Naval Forces Conduct Passing Exercise in Arabian Gulf February 26, 2021 — The U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats USCGC Adak (WPB 1333) and USCGC Maui (WPB 1304) participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Greek guided-missile frigate HS Hydra (F452) in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 25. MORE

U.S. 5th Fleet Response to COVID-19 Aboard USS San Diego and USS Philippine Sea February 25, 2021 — U.S. 5th Fleet took immediate actions to identify, isolate, test and treat affected Sailors and Marines aboard two ships. MORE

NAVCENT Ships Exercise Air Defense Capabilities with Army and Air Force Counterparts February 25, 2021 — The guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) and guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) participated in Joint Air Defense Exercise (JADEX) 21-01 alongside forces from U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT) and U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 17-19. MORE

Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and Embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Enter Arabian Gulf February 9, 2021 — The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) along with the guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) and dry cargo ship USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) transited the Strait of Hormuz, entering the Arabian Gulf Feb. 8. MORE

Task Force 56 Holds Change of Command February 7, 2021 — Capt. Joseph K. Haywood relieved Capt. Stephen J. Jackson as commodore of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56 onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Feb. 4. MORE

Saudi, UK, U.S. Forces Complete Exercise Nautical Defender 21 February 4, 2021 — NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 29, 2021) – Forces assigned to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) conducted tri-lateral maritime exercise Nautical Defender 21 (ND 21) in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 20-29. MORE

Bahrain and U.S. Armed Forces Conduct Joint Anti-Terrorism Exercise January 18, 2021 — 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – Forces assigned to the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) participated in a combined, joint anti-terrorism exercise in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations, Jan. 12-13. MORE

CNO and MCPON visit Bahrain, meet with Bahrain Senior Leadership, Sailors January 15, 2021 — WASHINGTON - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith traveled to Manama, Bahrain, Jan. 13-14 to meet with senior Bahrain leadership as well as forward-deployed Sailors in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. MORE

NAVCENT Announces Sailors of the Year January 6, 2021 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) announced their Sailor, Junior Sailor and Blue Jacket of the Year during a ceremony held at the command headquarters onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Jan. 5. MORE

Readout of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Commander Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo phone call with Commander of the Kuwait Navy BG Hazza Al-Alati January 5, 2021 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Commander Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo spoke with Commander of the Kuwaiti Navy Brigadier General Hazza Al-Alati, Jan. 5. MORE