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Coastguardsmen assigned to Patrol Forces Southwest Asia participate in a community relations (COMREL) event at Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) in Isa Town, Oct 16. During the COMREL, more than 80 participants from multiple commands volunteered to assist with cleanup efforts, beautification projects and interactive programs with children.

Sailors assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Coastguardsmen assigned to Patrol Forces Southwest Asia participate in a community relations (COMREL) event at Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) in Isa Town, Oct 16. During the COMREL, more than 80 participants from multiple commands volunteered to assist with cleanup efforts, beautification projects and interactive programs with children.

ISA TOWN, Bahrain (Oct. 16, 2021) Sailors assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Coastguardsmen assigned to Patrol Forces Southwest Asia participate in a community relations (COMREL) event at Bahrain Mobility International (BMI) in Isa Town, Oct 16. During the COMREL, more than 80 participants from multiple commands volunteered to assist with cleanup efforts, beautification projects and interactive programs with children.

CAMP TITIN, Jordan (Sept. 21, 2021) U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team acts as a spotter for a Jordanian Marine while participating in a gun shoot during Exercise Infinite Defender 21. Infinite Defender 21 is an annual, bilateral maritime infrastructure protection, explosive ordnance disposal, anti-terrorism force protection, and maritime security exercise between the Jordanian Armed Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, meant to enhance partnership and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald)

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, center right, along with Major Gen. Ala Abdulla Seyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, center left; and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousif Al Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, right, listen to a presentation on remotely operated unmanned underwater vehicles. During the visit, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with NAVCENT to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Thomas Mahmod)

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet, and Combined Maritime Forces, center right, along with Major Gen. Ala Abdulla Seyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, center left; and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousif Al Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, right, listen to a presentation on an unmanned aerial vehicle V-BAT system. During the visit, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with NAVCENT to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, center right, along with Major Gen. Ala Abdulla Seyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, center left; and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousif Al Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, right, listen to a presentation on a Razorback unmanned underwater vehicle. During the visit, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with NAVCENT to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, center left, along with Major Gen. Ala Abdulla Seyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, left; and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousif Al Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, center right, listen to a presentation on remotely operated unmanned underwater vehicles. During the visit, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with NAVCENT to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, center right, along with Major Gen. Ala Abdulla Seyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, center left; and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousif Al Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, right, listen to a presentation on an unmanned aerial vehicle V-BAT system. During the visit, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with NAVCENT to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, center right, along with Major Gen. Ala Abdulla Seyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, center left; and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousif Al Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, right, listen to a presentation on a Mark 18 Mod 1 unmanned underwater vehicle. During the visit, Bahraini leaders committed to partnering with NAVCENT to accelerate integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime operations.

The United States Navy Ship Choctaw County prepares to dock at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait, June 10, 2019. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica McNabb)

ARABIAN SEA (September 13, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), middle, amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), left, and amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), transit the Arabian Sea, Sept. 13. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

ARABIAN SEA (September 13, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Arabian Sea, Sept. 13. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

ARABIAN SEA (September 13, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), right, amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), front, and amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), transit the Arabian Sea, Sept. 13. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

ARABIAN SEA (September 13, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), middle, amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), left, and amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), transit the Arabian Sea, Sept. 13. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

ARABIAN SEA (September 13, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), right, amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), left, and amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), transit the Arabian Sea, Sept. 13. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

ARABIAN SEA (September 13, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) transits the Arabian Sea, Sept. 13. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, left, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, shakes hands with Capt. Michael D. Brasseur, the first commodore of Task Force (TF 59) during a commissioning ceremony for TF 59 onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Sept. 9. TF 59 is the first U.S. Navy task force of its kind, designed to rapidly integrate unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, left, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, salutes Capt. Michael D. Brasseur, the first commodore of Task Force (TF 59) during a commissioning ceremony for TF 59 onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Sept. 9. TF 59 is the first U.S. Navy task force of its kind, designed to rapidly integrate unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, speaks during a commissioning ceremony for Task Force (TF 59) onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Sept. 9. TF 59 is the first U.S. Navy task force of its kind, designed to rapidly integrate unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.