U.S. Navy Capt. Anthony Webber relieved Egyptian Navy Rear Adm. Mahmoud Abdelsattar because the commander of Mixed Process Power (CTF) 153 throughout a ceremony in Bahrain the place CMF his headquartered.
Established in April 2022, CTF 153 is certainly one of 5 CMF job forces accountable for conducting maritime safety and coaching operations throughout the Center East. The multinational employees supporting CTF 153 particularly focuses on worldwide maritime safety efforts within the Pink Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.
“It was a terrific honor to be the commander of CTF 153,” mentioned Mahmoud. “For the final six months, we’ve got labored intently with accomplice nations, maintained stability within the Pink Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Gulf of Aden, and proved as soon as once more that Egypt is dedicated to sustaining maritime safety and enhancing our capabilities via belief, coaching and dealing collectively.”
Webber assumes command of CTF 153 whereas nonetheless serving as commander for Process Power 55, U.S. fifth Fleet’s operational employees overseeing U.S. Navy floor property employed within the Center East.
“It takes all of us working collectively to make a profitable crew, and I’ve all the boldness on this planet that we’ll just do that in finishing up our duties with honor and dedication,” Webber informed the CTF 153 crew. “Your achievements are huge and I’m honored in having this exceptional alternative to serve with you.”
With 38 nations, CMF is the most important naval partnership on this planet. Different job forces embody CTF 150, targeted on maritime safety within the Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden; CTF 151, which leads regional anti-piracy efforts; CTF 152, devoted to maritime safety within the Arabian Gulf; and CTF 154, established in Might to boost maritime safety coaching all through the area.
