Pillars of partnership: Evolution and impact of the Combined Maritime Forces

Pillars of partnership: Evolution and impact of the Combined Maritime Forces

2026-03-29

under the US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), in Manama, Bahrain, the CMF is the world's largest


The 82nd Airborne: Immediate response force at scale

The 82nd Airborne: Immediate response force at scale

2026-03-06

, the division is a centerpiece of the US Army's Immediate Response Force (IRF). The division


US Army's Immediate Response Force: Global presence and deterrence

US Army's Immediate Response Force: Global presence and deterrence

2026-03-05

US Air Force Airmen train to qualify for Immediate Response Force (IRF) deployments at Moody Air


Virginia-class submarine: Versatile backbone of America's undersea force

Virginia-class submarine: Versatile backbone of America's undersea force

2026-02-23

, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations forces


Combined Task Force 152: Safeguarding the Arabian Gulf

Combined Task Force 152: Safeguarding the Arabian Gulf

2026-01-05

Members of Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 from Combined Maritime Forces rehearse vessel boarding


Combined Task Force 151: A pillar of maritime security

Combined Task Force 151: A pillar of maritime security

2025-12-31

Members of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 and US Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 409


US's sea-based force for global emergencies

US's sea-based force for global emergencies

2025-12-16

) and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force supporting national


Combined Task Force 153: Safeguarding vital maritime routes

Combined Task Force 153: Safeguarding vital maritime routes

2026-01-08

of the US Naval Forces Central Command and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Established in April


Japan's role in Combined Task Force 151: Strengthening maritime security

Japan's role in Combined Task Force 151: Strengthening maritime security

2026-01-12

A ShinMaywa US-2 from Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force idles at sea as US and Japanese crews


XVIII Airborne Corps: America's rapid-reaction force

XVIII Airborne Corps: America's rapid-reaction force

2025-12-10

. By maintaining light, agile, scalable forces, the XVIII Airborne Corps stands as a strategic enabler of US rapid


Combined Task Force 150: Ensuring maritime security in the Middle East

Combined Task Force 150: Ensuring maritime security in the Middle East

2025-12-29

in the North Arabian Sea. [US Navy] Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) is a naval


Security Council Resolution for Gaza International Force seen as positive move

Security Council Resolution for Gaza International Force seen as positive move

2025-12-03

. The resolution authorizes the BoP to establish a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza


US Maritime forces strengthen readiness to counter illegal activity at sea

US Maritime forces strengthen readiness to counter illegal activity at sea

2025-12-02

, known as VBSS, US forces can quickly respond to threats such as piracy, smuggling and unlawful


1st Cavalry Division: The first team's legacy of excellence

1st Cavalry Division: The first team's legacy of excellence

2026-03-10

Corps, the 1st Cavalry Division delivers scalable, combat-ready forces prepared for rapid global


Operation Epic Fury allied strikes rip through Iran's military network

Operation Epic Fury allied strikes rip through Iran's military network

2026-03-11

A US Air Force F-16 slices through the sky over the Middle East, armed and ready, delivering