page_title: Timeline of the War on Terror
section_title: 2002
hierarchical_section_title: Timeline of the War on Terror / 2002
caption_attribution_description: English: Gulf of Oman (May 06, 2004) - Ships and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) assigned to Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) assemble in a formation for a photo exercise. The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Countries contributing to CTF-150 currently include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer. (RELEASED)
context_page_description: The War on Terror is the campaign launched by the United States of America in response to the September 11 attacks against organizations designated with terrorism. The campaign, whose stated objective was eliminating international terrorism, began in 2001. The following is a timeline of events linked to the War on Terror.
caption: Multinational warships assigned to CTF-150 taking part in OEF–HOA, assemble in a formation.
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