CTF 52 Hosts U.K./U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise December 7, 2017 — The U.S. Navy and Royal Navy completed a U.K./U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise (MCMEX) in the central Arabian Gulf, Dec. 7. MORE

U.S. Sailors and Marines to embark aboard French vessel December 4, 2017 — Sailors and Marines from Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked the French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre to conduct amphibious and maritime security operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 4. MORE

USS Monterey Conducts Teleconference with the President of the United States of America November 23, 2017 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) a component of Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG 10), held a teleconference with the President Donald Trump and representatives from each of the branches of the Department of Defense on Thursday afternoon. The President wanted to thank the crew for serving their country and being away from home this holiday season. MORE

SECNAV Visits Bahrain November 22, 2017 — Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer met with leadership and spoke to service members aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain as part of a multinational tour of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 21. MORE

France’s CATG Departs Port for a Bilateral Deployment November 21, 2017 — France’s amphibious task group (CATG), comprised of the French Navy Mistral-class amphibious assault ship LHD Tonnerre and the Horizon-class air defense destroyer Chevalier Paul, left its homeport Nov. 21 for a deployment which will include time in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. MORE

Sailors receive grand tour of USNS Washington Chambers October 25, 2017 — Eleven Sailors from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s (NAVCENT) tenant commands toured the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) at Khalifa Bin Salman Port Oct. 23. MORE

US, UK Complete Mine Identification and Exploitation Exercise 2017 October 22, 2017 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force 52 and United Kingdom Royal Naval forces completed Mine Identification and Exploitation Exercise (MIE-EX) 2017 training in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 16. MORE

5th Fleet Sailor Re-enlists at Navy Ball October 18, 2017 — In a ballroom decorated in red, white and blue, one Sailor renewed his commitment to service at the 242nd Navy Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Oct. 13. MORE

U.S. 5th Fleet Sailors Celebrate Navy’s 242nd Birthday October 14, 2017 — More than 500 service members and guests celebrated 242 years of American naval history and tradition during the Navy Birthday Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Oct. 13. MORE

Dextrous Welcomes New CO October 2, 2017 — The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) held a change of command ceremony while moored pier side at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 2. MORE