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

Naval Support Activity Bahrain

SUEZ CANAL (Jan. 12, 2019) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Anzaldua III, an assistant gunner, and Cpl. Jordan Gillett, a gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe the Mubarak Peace Bridge while providing security next to their Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it transits the Suez Canal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Jan. 16, 2019) - Lance Cpl. Adam Leblanc, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, participates in a speed reload drill in the hangar bay of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Moore)

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 13, 2019) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Adam Fairchild, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, a fire support operator attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, establishes radio contact during close air support procedure training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alina Thackray)

MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 10, 2019) – U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Richard, Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Distribution Management Office chief, is promoted to master sergeant during his award and promotion ceremony. (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.

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