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230316-N-EG592-1001 MUSCAT, Oman (March 16, 2023) International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2023 participants conclude the exercise during a final briefing and ceremony in Muscat, Oman, with virtual attendees watching via video teleconference from the IMX Maritime Operations Center in Manama, Bahrain, March 16, 2023.

March 16, 2023

International Maritime Exercise 2023 Ends during Ceremony in Oman

MANAMA, Bahrain — The Middle East region’s largest maritime exercise, International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2023, concluded during a final briefing and ceremony in Muscat, Oman, March 16.

Air Force Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck, adjutant general, Arizona National Guard, speaks during a meeting with leaders of the Sultan's Armed Forces, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, March 13, 2023. Oman and the Arizona Guard signed a security cooperation agreement to pair in the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program immediately after the meeting. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

March 15, 2023

Sultanate of Oman joins growing State Partnership Program

MUSCAT, Oman (3/14/23) – A relationship formed almost two centuries ago – when the Sultanate of Oman became the first Arab Gulf state to sign a bilateral accord with the United States – deepened this week, with the signing of a security cooperation agreement with the Arizona National Guard. With a formal signing ceremony here Monday, Oman joined the 100-nation Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.

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March 15, 2023

Task Force 59 Welcomes New Commander during Ceremony in Jordan

AQABA, Jordan — U.S. 5th Fleet’s task force for rapidly integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence into maritime operations welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony in Aqaba, Jordan, March 15.

MANAMA, Bahrain (March 13, 2023) Members of a Ukrainian delegation, including Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates Dmytro Senik, center right, listens to a briefing by U.S. 5th Fleet’s Task Force 59 during a visit to the Robotics Operations Center in Manama, Bahrain, March 13, 2023.

March 13, 2023

NAVCENT Hosts Ukraine Delegation for Tour of Unmanned and AI Task Force

MANAMA, Bahrain — Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, welcomed a Ukrainian delegation to the U.S. Navy's regional headquarters in Bahrain, March 13.

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, flies in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, March 12, 2023. The short-notice, non-stop deployment underscores the U.S., and coalition force’s commitment to their regional partners, while validating the ability to rapidly deploy combat airpower anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

March 13, 2023

U.S. Air Forces Central conducts Bomber Task Force mission

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — U.S. Air Forces Central conducted a Bomber Task Force mission, March 12.

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March 10, 2023

AFCENT celebrates key partner FMS success

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Royal Bahraini Air Force, the United States Air Force and Lockheed Martin celebrated the first F-16 Block 70 delivery to Bahrain during a ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville, South Carolina site at 11 a.m. today.

OMAN (February 23, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Royal Oman Police Special Task unit approach their objective building during the final demonstration in exercise Invincible Sentry 23 in Oman Feb. 23. IS23 is a recurring exercise held with different partner nations each year within U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to evaluate the readiness and capabilities of U.S. and Omani forces responding to a regional emergency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McDonald)

March 10, 2023

Oman and U.S. Forces to Conduct Exercise Invincible Sentry

TAMPA, Fla. — Omani and U.S. military personnel participated in a military exercise designed to improve interoperability and strengthen the enduring partnership between our two friendly nations while promoting regional security.

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March 3, 2023

U.S. Leaders Deepen Maritime Cooperation during Yemen Visit

MANAMA, Bahrain — The U.S. ambassador to Yemen accompanied the U.S. Navy’s top commander in the Middle East during a visit to Yemen, March 2, which included meetings with leaders from the Yemen Coast Guard and local government officials.

230226-N-NH267-1046 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 26, 2023) Members of Bahrain’s armed forces ride a small boat from RBNS Ahmad Al Fateh (P20) to guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 26, 2023. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

March 1, 2023

Combined Task Force 152 Projects Multinational Presence in Arabian Gulf

MANAMA, Bahrain — A Bahrain-led multinational task force from Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) completed a three-day joint sail in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 28, involving naval assets from five nations.

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 23, 2023) A United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Bell 407 conducts deck landing qualifications aboard expeditionary sea base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 23, 2023. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Feb. 28, 2023

U.S. Navy Ship Supports UAE Pilot Training in Arabian Gulf

MANAMA, Bahrain — A U.S. Navy ship served as a training platform for helicopter pilots from the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Feb. 22-24.