Deployments 2024-05-03
MV Benavidez delivers essential components of Gaza pier
The US military has begun construction of a floating pier to assist in the maritime delivery of aid into the Gaza strip.
Deployments 2024-05-03
US military pier off Gaza coast to begin delivering aid in May
The temporary floating pier is quickly being built and aims to deliver up to 2 million meals a day for Gaza residents.
Deployments 2024-01-05
Ongoing attempts by Houthis to challenge US Navy in Red Sea face military reality
The US Navy will continue to collaborate with allies and partners to bolster maritime security in the region and to deter any state or non-state actor from escalating tensions.
Deployments 2023-12-21
USS Mason plays key role in ensuring maritime security in Middle East
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer has been protecting and aiding ships attacked by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea to ensure maritime security in the strategic waterway.
Deployments 2023-12-11
US and allied naval presence in Strait of Hormuz defends maritime security
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest shipping lanes, with one-fifth of the world's energy supply transiting through the strait annually. US and its allies stand ready to defend it from attack.
Deployments 2023-12-08
US Navy's 'Battle Axe' air wing brings range of capabilities to Middle East
Carrier Air Wing 3, known as the 'Battle Axe,' is the core of the deterrent provided by the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Deployments 2023-11-15
In Middle East, B-1 Lancers demonstrate rapid combat power ability
The show of power from heavy bombers described as the 'backbone of the US bomber force' was the third such mission in eight days.
Deployments 2023-11-10
26th MEU continues tradition of crisis response as USMC celebrates 248th birthday
As the US Marine Corps turns 248, the 26th MEU stands ready to promote the security of the United States, its allies and partners in the air, at sea and on the ground.
Deployments 2023-11-09
The 26th MEU: a dynamic force, ready to respond in the Middle East
With its arsenal and adaptability, the 26th MEU serves as a dynamic, versatile and potent combat force.
Deployments 2023-11-07
Ohio-class submarine deploys to Middle East in bid to deter spread of conflict
The nuclear-powered powered submarine was seen in the Suez Canal and joins a increasingly vast array of firepower in the region in response to the Israel-Hamas war.