Every year, a Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Amphibious Ready Group with a Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts annual bilateral amphibious operations with the United Arab Emirates' Armed Forces in the vicinity of the UAE in support of Iron Magic. This exercise provides a robust training opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team operating within the U.S. Central Command area of... read more
Every year, a Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Amphibious Ready Group with a Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts annual bilateral amphibious operations with the United Arab Emirates' Armed Forces in the vicinity of the UAE in support of Iron Magic. This exercise provides a robust training opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team operating within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Recurring training opportunities with the UAE' Armed Forces supports the professional development of our forces and military-to-military relationship development and is in keeping with our shared dedicated efforts to ensure regional stability, security and prosperity. The United States and the UAE enjoy strong bilateral cooperation on a full range of issues including defense, non-proliferation, trade, law enforcement, energy policy and cultural exchange based on shared interests and a commitment to countering transnational threats and violent extremist organizations. For more information, visit www.tf515.marines.mil. show less
