Egypt became the 34th member of the US-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) on Wednesday, marking the latest regional contribution to the multinational security and counterterrorism coalition.
The US Navy’s 5th Fleet commander, Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo Jr., welcomed Egypt’s contribution during a meeting with the commander of Egypt’s navy, Vice Adm. Ahmed Khaled, at Alexandria’s Ras el-Tin naval base earlier this week.