Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5th MEB) represents a current, effective model of Navy-Marine Corps integration where our combined assets and talents are making a difference at sea, from the sea, and ashore.
ARABIAN SEA (March 26, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departs the port of Duqm, Oman, after completing a maintenance and sustainment visit, March 26. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Joseph Pfaff)
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DUQM, Oman (March 23, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) arrives Duqm, Oman, for a maintenance and sustainment visit, March 23. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)
DUQM, Oman (March 23, 2021) – Operations Specialist Seaman Dave Desir monitors maritime traffic while standing lookout watch as amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) arrives Duqm, Oman, for a maintenance and sustainment visit, March 23. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)
BGen Farrell J. Sullivan receives the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain Jan. 21, 2021.
DUQM, Oman – Elements of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), including the amphibious
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Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) held a hybrid change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Aug. 19.
The United Arab Emirates Joint Aviation Command (JAC), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) and U.S. Special Operations Central Command (SOCCENT) conducted an air operations in support of maritime surface warfare (AOMSW) exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 9-12.