US and UK Forces Conducted a Bilateral Mine Countermeasure Exercise, Poseidon’s Chalice April 7, 2024 — U.S. and the United Kingdom Naval Forces conducted a bilateral mine countermeasures exercise Poseidon's Chalice in the Arabian Sea from Feb. 24 - March 16. MORE

Italy Takes Command of International Red Sea Task Force April 3, 2024 — The U.S. Navy turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 to the Italian Navy during a change of command ceremony at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) headquarters here, April 3. MORE

Poland Joins Combined Maritime Forces in Middle East as 42nd Member March 20, 2024 — Combined Maritime Forces welcomed the Republic of Poland as the 42nd member of the world’s largest maritime security partnership, March 17. MORE

Laboon Sailors Provide Assistance to Distressed Mariners March 13, 2024 — Crew members from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) provided assistance to three mariners on a disabled vessel in the international waters of the Gulf of Aden, March 11. MORE

Canadian-led Combined Task Force 150 seizes 770 kg of methamphetamine in the Arabian Sea March 9, 2024 — A U.S. Coast Guard cutter operating under the Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 of Combined Maritime Forces seized 770 kg of methamphetamine from a dhow in the Arabian Sea, March 5. MORE

International Maritime Security Construct Holds Change of Command February 20, 2024 — The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Feb. 20. MORE

CENTCOM Intercepts Iranian Weapons Shipment Intended for Houthis February 15, 2024 — A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, forward deployed to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, seized advanced conventional weapons and other lethal aid originating in Iran and bound to Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen from a vessel in the Arabian Sea on Jan. 28. MORE

U.S. Military and Kuwait Armed Forces Collaborate in Exercise Eager Defender 24 February 12, 2024 — The Kuwait Naval Force, Kuwait Coast Guard, U.S Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command joined forces in Eager Defender 24 (ED 24), a bilateral maritime drill aimed at strengthening mutual interoperability and capabilities. The exercise, led by Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), took place in Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf from Jan. 28 to Feb. 7, and showcases the commitment of both nations to regional security and readiness. MORE

Cooper Hands Over Command of U.S. 5th Fleet to Wikoff February 1, 2024 — Vice Adm. Brad Cooper turned over command of Middle East naval forces to Vice Adm. George Wikoff during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Feb. 1. MORE

Colombia Joins Combined Maritime Forces in Middle East as 41st Member January 27, 2024 — Combined Maritime Forces welcomed Colombia as the 41st member of the world's largest maritime security partnership, Jan 21. MORE