IKE Strike Group Transits the Strait of Hormuz November 27, 2023 — The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) completed a scheduled transit through the Strait of Hormuz into the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 26. MORE

Combined Maritime Forces Hosts Young Leaders Program November 22, 2023 — Combined Maritime Forces hosted representatives of the Manama Dialogue Middle East and North Africa Young Leaders’ Program at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, Nov. 17. MORE

Jordan Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Multinational Maritime Training Task Force November 22, 2023 — The Royal Jordanian Naval Force assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change-of-command ceremony Nov. 22 at the U.S. Navy base here. MORE

Combined Maritime Forces, U.S. Coast Guard Make $21 Million Drug Seizure in the Gulf of Oman November 20, 2023 — A U.S. Coast Guard cutter crew seized about $21 million worth of illegal drugs from a stateless vessel while operating in the international waters of the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 14. MORE

CMF’s French-led Combined Task Force 150 Seizes $34 Million in Illegal Narcotics at Sea November 18, 2023 — A French navy ship working with Combined Maritime Forces seized about $34 million worth of illegal drugs from a stateless vessel while operating in the international waters of the Indian Ocean, Nov. 4. MORE

USS Stethem, Task Force 59 put more eyes in the sky, expanding maritime domain awareness November 14, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) recently demonstrated expansive maritime domain awareness, utilizing Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicles during operations in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 8-9. MORE

Combined Maritime Forces Hosts Maritime Security Conference November 7, 2023 — Combined Maritime Forces hosted a maritime security conference at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, Nov. 6. MORE

Ohio-Class Submarine Enters the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations November 6, 2023 — An Ohio-class submarine arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Nov. 5. The submarine's rapid deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility demonstrates the flexibility and dynamic ability to deter potential adversaries, reassure partners, enhanced maritime security, and ensure freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. MORE

IKE Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Middle East Region November 4, 2023 — The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) arrived in the Middle East as part of the increase in regional posture, Nov. 4. MORE

Destroyer Squadron 50 Holds Change of Command Ceremony November 2, 2023 — Capt. David S. Coles assumed command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 50 from Capt. Anthony L. Webber during a change-of-command ceremony Nov. 2 held at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Headquarters aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain. MORE