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Official U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet Twitter account for news and information on fleet operations. R/T & following ≠ endorsement.

Manama, Bahrain
Joined April 2012
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@US5thFleet
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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A big THANK YOU, to the Kingdom of Bahrain, whose partnership we are extremely grateful for this Thanksgiving! Your kind donation of two turkeys to feed our NAVCENT warfighters working this holiday is truly an exceptional gesture for which we are all giving thanks.
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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"This Thanksgiving, we extend our deepest gratitude to those serving in our area of operations, far from home. Your dedication to ensuring freedom and safety is truly appreciated. Your hard work and sacrifices make our world a better, safer place, and for that, Julie and I are
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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Check out this article from Ferocious Falcon 6 showcasing our ability to operate as a unified, lethal and agile force against regional threats with partners and allies. #CENTCOM #NAVCENT #FerociousFalcon #AFCENT https://t.co/KTLXftCejW
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AL UDEID AIR BASE and UMM AL-HOUL NAVAL STATION, Qatar (Nov. 22, 2025) – More than 1,300 military personnel from the U.S., Qatar, Italy, United Kingdom, Turkey and France participated in Exercise...
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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U.S., Qatar and its allies wrapped up Ferocious Falcon 6, a biennial, multinational joint exercise last week. Focused on interoperability and warfighting readiness, this exercise further solidified the enduring partnerships to safeguard and strengthen regional commitments.
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@MOI_QatarEn
Ministry of Interior - Qatar
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As part of ongoing security cooperation with the United States of America, the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security received a delegation from the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, headed by Vice Admiral Curt A. Renshaw, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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USS Mitscher (DDG 57) conducts an exercise with two Israeli Navy corvette ships maintaining strong maritime ties that promote regional security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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@CENTCOM
U.S. Central Command
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U.S. Central Command forces monitored an incident involving Iranian forces illegally boarding and seizing a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker transiting international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, Nov. 14. Read more:
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U.S. Central Command forces monitored an incident involving Iranian forces illegally boarding and seizing a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker transiting international waters in the Strait of Hormuz,
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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In case you missed it, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces from Vice Adm. George Wikoff during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Oct. 5. Read more ⬇️
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MANAMA, Bahrain – U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet (NAVCENT/C5F) and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) from Vice Adm. George Wikoff...
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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We are aware of the incident involving the Marshall Islands-flagged M/V Talara. We are actively monitoring the situation. Commercial vessels are entitled to largely unimpeded rights of navigation and commerce on the high seas.
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@USNavy
U.S. Navy
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250 years ago, a Navy was born - forged in the fight for freedom, built to defend a nation, and ready to meet every challenge since. ⚓️ From wooden ships to nuclear carriers, from signal flags to satellites - the U.S. Navy stands ready on every horizon. @SECNAV @USNavyCNO
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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This past week, USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) visited @PakistanNavy and held several engagements with our partner nation to exchange ideas and reaffirm our continued commitment to regional maritime security. @CENTCOM
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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After nearly 40 years of active service, three recently decommissioned U.S. Navy Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships and their crews were recognized in conjunction with a final decommissioning ceremony for USS Devastator (MCM 6) on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain,
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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Last week, the U.S. and Jordan forces wrapped up the Bilateral Maritime Exercise Infinite Defender 25 which was an annual, explosive ordnance disposal and maritime security exercise between U.S. 5th Fleet and the Royal Jordanian Navy to enhance mutual capabilities and
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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The Directorate of Logistics and Infrastructure (N4), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Fifth Fleet (NAVCENT/C5F), has been named the 2024 Logistics and Sustainment Team of the Year, earning the Admiral Stan Arthur Award for Logistics Excellence for the second consecutive
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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The Qatar Emiri Navy assumed command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Arabian Gulf security and cooperation task force during a change of command ceremony, presided over by Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Sept. 15. Read more below ⬇️
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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet
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Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Alexi Laurinaria, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, became a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Aug. 28. Read more below ⬇️ https://t.co/Tw4BqUEVTB
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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Alexi Laurinaria, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, became a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony...
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