MANAMA, Bahrain - The Kuwait Naval Force assumed command of a multinational naval task force focused on maritime security in the Arabian Gulf during a ceremony here, Aug. 18.
Brig. Gen. Talal Alkandri relieved Capt. Assem Alamri of the Royal Saudi Navy as commander of Combined Task Force 152.
Alamari had assumed command of CTF-152 on Aug. 28, 2023. Under his leadership, the multinational team conducted 11 exercises and operations to promote maritime security and stability. This included four focused operations, two search-and-rescue exercises, and five joint patrols with international and regional navies in the Gulf. Alamari also conducted six key leader engagements which enhanced relations between CTF-152, CMF, and regional countries.
Alkandi comes to CTF-152 after commanding Squadron 73 in Kuwait.
Established in 2004, CTF 152 is one of five operational task forces under Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational naval partnership of 45 nations, promoting security, stability and prosperity across approximately 3.2 million square miles of international waters, encompassing some of the world's most important shipping lanes.
Date Taken: | 08.18.2024 |
Date Posted: | 08.18.2024 09:38 |
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