Tag Archives: CTF-152

SENIOR MARITIME COMMANDERS GATHER AT CMF CONFERENCE

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Twenty six senior maritime Commanders from 15 nations have gathered at the Combined Maritime Forces Headquarters in Bahrain for the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course which focuses on maritime security issues and regional challenges.

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PIRACY REMAINS A PERSISTENT THREAT, WITH REAL VICTIMS

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

The Indian Ocean, and Gulfs of Aden and Oman have long been an ample hunting ground for the pirates who wish to ply their illegitimate trade against innocent mariners. And that scourge has not gone away. Although in the last … Continue reading →

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BATTLE WATCH CAPTAIN

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

BY LT MICHAEL ROMEO USN Whenever I arrive for a duty watch I do not know what to expect, the unpredictability of illegal activity and the dynamic and complex nature of our operations offer a challenging environment for any naval … Continue reading →

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BOARDING TRAINING BROUGHT ALIVE

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Following the recent success of Exercise Falcon Warrior 12-05, a maritime security training exercise for Combined Task Force 152, fifteen students from eight regional nations recently attended the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) inaugural boarding workshop in Bahrain 15-17 October 12.

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FOSTERING POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH THE LOCAL FISHING COMMUNITY

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

With the sun beating down upon glass-like seas, the flags of two of the United States’ finest Ships could be found fluttering in a calm breeze in the Arabian Gulf during the recent Operation Falcon Strike. USS Stethem and USS … Continue reading →

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COMBINED TASK FORCE 152 UPDATE

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

Combined Task Force 152 (CTF 152) has now completed its nine month command period with the Kuwait Navy and has relocated from Kuwait Naval Base to a more central Gulf location at NSA Bahrain. With this has come a realignment … Continue reading →

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HMAS ANZAC COMMENCES PIRACY PATROL WITH COMBINED MARITIME FORCES

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

HMAS ANZAC, one of Australia’s 3,600 tonne Anzac Class frigates, has commenced maritime operations in support of Combined Maritime Forces in the Middle East and the ship’s company are off to a busy start.

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VICE ADM. MILLER TAKES HELM OF U.S. NAVY IN MIDDLE EAST AND COMBINED MARITIME FORCES

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/Fifth Fleet (C5F)/Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) held a change of command ceremony aboard aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), May 24.

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KUWAITI NAVY LEADS STAKENET EXERCISE

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Exercise Stakenet, one of a series of routinely planned Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) exercises recently completed, Feb, 9.  The exercise began on Feb.5 in the northern Arabian Gulf and featured active participation by Kuwaiti Naval Ships (KNS) Al Nokhetha and … Continue reading →

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HMS ARGYLL HELP PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF THE FALLEN IN UAE

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

During their visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), volunteers from HMS Argyll, a Type 23 ‘Duke’ class frigate deployed with Combined Maritime Forces in the Arabian Gulf, helped clear an overgrown graveyard containing the graves of fallen British military … Continue reading →

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