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

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ARABIAN GULF (March 30, 2019) An MH-60S from the Chargers of HSC-14 delivers supplies during a vertical replenishment aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Ordnanceman William Buckner)

ARABIAN GULF (March 24, 2019) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Rolfe, a Tiltrotor Crew Chief with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 165 attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, over sees refueling operations on the USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) in the Arabian Gulf, March 24, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 5, 2019) From left, Yeoman Seaman Nicholas Robinson, Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Coltin Wells and Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Cedric Centeno engage a simulated fire during a damage control exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryre Arciaga/Released)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (April 1, 2019) - Newly promoted Marine Capt. Kiet Nguyen, a plans officer with Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, has captain insignia pinned to his collar by members of his unit during a promotion ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. David Proffitt/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (April 1, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit hold the plank position during a Martial Arts Instructors Course culminating event in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Throughout the event, the Marines partook in various physical training exercises, were tested on their knowledge of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP TITIN, Jordan (April 2, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Jenson, left, assistant squad leader with 5th Platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Central Command (FASTCENT), observes a shot group with a Jordanian Marine during range operations as part of a subject matter expert exchange. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

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.

TF 51/5 Spotlight: Capt. Kiet Nguyen By | April 3, 2019 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (April 2, 2019) – “In 1954, the United States executed Operation Passage to Freedom to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese civilians, including my four grandparents, from North Vietnam to South Vietnam at the end of the First Indochina War.” MORE

Kearsarge Earns Battle "E" By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis DiPerna | March 10, 2019 ARABIAN GULF (NNS) -- The officers and crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) were awarded with the Battle Effectiveness (Battle "E") award, March 3. MORE

TF 51/5 Spotlight: Sgt. McCabe By SSgt. David L. Proffitt | March 3, 2019 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (March 3, 2019) – Maintenance Marines work hard to keep tactical vehicles, aircraft, weapons and equipment in the fight. But there is another aspect of maintenance few people know about – maintenance management specialists. MORE

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