Naval Amphibious Force, TF 51-5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Naval Support Activity Bahrain

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 8, 2019) - U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Jlen Battles, left, and Lance Cpl. Rocky Toyama, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command observe the surrounding area as a flock of camel pass during a quick-reaction-drill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 4, 2019) Sailors and Marines set up for a live-fire exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Moore)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 1, 2019) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Adam Vincent makes a report during damage control drills aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 4, 2019) Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey during a tactical recovery of aircraft personnel drill on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 2, 2019) U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command, pose for a group photo with British Royal Marine Protection Team, 42 Commando, embarked on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Cardigan Bay (L3009), after completing integrated close quarters battle training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 6, 2019) Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade's Senior Chief Petty Officer Miranda Coyne stands with Brig. Gen. Matthew Trollinger (left), commanding officer of TF 51/5, and Deputy Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Kline following an award's ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. David L. Proffitt)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 6, 2019) – Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Tory Meyers recites the oath of enlistment during a reenlistment ceremony board USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3). (Courtesy photo)

Meet TF 51/5's Integrated Expeditionary Team

Operating as a team, the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group provides operational reach and agility, as well as assured access for joint force in major contingencies.

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In May 2016, U.S. Marine Forces Central Command and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command signed a two year memorandum of understanding that agreed to integrate the staff's of CTF-51 Naval Amphibious Force and 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. The result of this MOU was the creation of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) – an integrated naval headquarters.

Fort McHenry conducts PASSEX with Egyptian Navy By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys | February 14, 2019 ARABIAN SEA – The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Egyptian navy’s guided-missile frigate Alexandria (FFGH 911) and the Ambassador III class missile craft Soliman Ezzat (PCFG 682) in the Northern Arabian Sea, Feb. 12. MORE

US/UK troops compete in teambuilding event By Capt. Adam Miller | January 29, 2019 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 29, 2019) – Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) Marines, Sailors and British Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and Army including Gibraltar Regiment and Army Commando teamed up to participate in TF 51/5’s monthly Directorate’s Cup competition, Jan. 24. MORE

CENTCOM Visits Kearsarge By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Moore, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Public Affairs | January 25, 2019 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 25, 2019) – Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). MORE

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