5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

AT SEA, FROM THE SEA, AND ASHORE

Mission

Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5th MEB) a Joint Task Force-Capable (JTF-C) Headquarters, responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in support of U.S. Central Command, Fifth Fleet and Marine Forces Central Command theater objectives.

Unit News

Multilateral Maritime Engagement 24.1: Strengthening Regional Partnerships for Enhanced Stability

[MANAMA, Bahrain] - Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) is proud to announce Multilateral Maritime Engagement (MME) 24.1, a symposium aimed at fostering multilateral opportunities, partnerships, and capabilities within the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

U.S. Military and Kuwait Armed Forces Collaborate in Exercise Eager Defender 24

The Kuwait Naval Force, Kuwait Coast Guard, U.S Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) have joined forces in Exercise Eager Defender 24, a bilateral maritime drill aimed at strengthening mutual interoperability and capabilities. This exercise, led by Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), taking place in Kuwait and the North Arabian Gulf from January 28 to February 7, showcases the commitment of both nations to regional security and readiness.

3,000 Sailors and Marines Arrive in Middle East aboard USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall

More than 3,000 U.S. Sailors and Marines of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the Middle East, Aug. 6, as part of a pre-announced Department of Defense deployment.

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Marines

5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Mission

U.S., British, Kuwaiti Forces Team Up for FINEX during Eager Defender 24

U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Visits Training Area during Eager Defender 24

FASTCENT, Kuwaiti Soldiers Conduct a Live-Fire Exercise during Eager Defender 24

Partner Nations Conduct VBSS Demonstration during Eager Defender 24

26th MEU(SOC), Kuwait Marines execute squad reinforced attack

Bright Star 23: Maj. Gen. McPhillips, Brig. Gen. Reid attend Egyptian-led multinational amphibious assault demonstration

Bright Star 23: U.S., Egyptian service members conduct close quarters battle training

Unit News

Multilateral Maritime Engagement 24.1: Strengthening Regional Partnerships for Enhanced Stability

U.S. Military and Kuwait Armed Forces Collaborate in Exercise Eager Defender 24

3,000 Sailors and Marines Arrive in Middle East aboard USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall

Multilateral Maritime Engagement 24.1: Strengthening Regional Partnerships for Enhanced Stability

U.S. Military and Kuwait Armed Forces Collaborate in Exercise Eager Defender 24

3,000 Sailors and Marines Arrive in Middle East aboard USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall

Upcoming Events

Youth Programs

Welcome Aboard

Clothing Policy

Evacuation Preparation Packet