Feb. 14, 2023

USTRANSCOM command team witnesses AASAB mobility efforts in action

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT — U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, and U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald Myrick, command senior enlisted leader for USTRANSCOM, made a stop at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 10, 2023, to see the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing actively support the USTRANSCOM mission of conducting globally integrated mobility operations.

Feb. 8, 2023

U.S. Transportation Command’s Top Leader Visits U.S. 5th Fleet

MANAMA, Bahrain — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) hosted the top leader of U.S. Transportation Command at U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, Feb. 7, during a trip to the Middle East.

Feb. 2, 2023

U.S. Hosts Lebanese Navy for Vessel Boarding Course in Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) concluded a five-day vessel boarding course for the Lebanese Navy on Feb. 2 at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain.

Jan. 31, 2023

U.S., International Forces Seize Illegal Drugs in Gulf of Oman

MANAMA, Bahrain — A U.S. Coast Guard vessel seized illegal drugs worth a total estimated U.S. street value of $33 million from a fishing vessel transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 30.

Jan. 26, 2023

Combined Task Force 152 Conducts Exercise in Arabian Gulf with Unmanned Vessel

MANAMA, Bahrain — A Bahrain-led multinational task force from Combined Maritime Forces practiced vessel boarding procedures during exercise Falcon Warrior, Jan. 24-25, while operating with an unmanned system in the Arabian Gulf.

Jan. 24, 2023

One small shop, Two major missions: 109th MDVS

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — Tucked away in a tiny building, members of the 109th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services work around the clock to care for all members at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The small team of professionals support two major missions that protect the base population.

Jan. 24, 2023

One small shop, Two major missions: 109th MDVS

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — Tucked away in a tiny building, members of the 109th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services work around the clock to care for all members at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The small team of professionals support two major missions that protect the base population.

Jan. 15, 2023

U.S., Bahrain Launch Annual Maritime Security Exercise

MANAMA, Bahrain — Military personnel from the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain began a 10-day naval exercise Jan. 15 in and off the coast of Bahrain.

Jan. 9, 2023

Advisory: AFCENT Innovation Day

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) is hosting an AFCENT Innovation Day Feb.15 at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. 

Jan. 9, 2023

IMSC Task Force Completes Maritime Exercise with Unmanned Systems, A.I.

MANAMA, Bahrain — The International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) completed a three-day maritime exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Jan. 9, integrating unmanned systems and artificial intelligence during a naval drill for the second time in six months.