Gulf of Aden, Jun 16 – Representatives from CTF 151, Escort Division 8 and USS Mason in the hangar onboard JDS Sazanami. (RSN Photo/Released)Gulf of
Aden, Jun 16 – (L to R) CAPT Terutsugu Hirano (Commander Escort Division 8) and RADM Harris Chan (CCTF 151) exchanging gifts. (RSN Photo/Released)
About Combined Maritime Forces
CMF is a unique multi-national collective of 31 like-minded nations, dedicated to promoting security and free flow of commerce across 3.2 million square miles of international waters in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf. CMF’s main focus areas are disrupting terrorism, preventing piracy, reducing illegal activities, and promoting a safe maritime environment for all.
