In late February, following Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting US military installations, approximately 1,500 US sailors and their families were evacuated from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The evacuation process was described as hurried, with many service members leaving with little notice and only what they could carry in backpacks. Reports indicate that the strikes occurred between February 28 and March 6, placing Bahrain within range of Iranian military capabilities. Families faced significant disruption, arriving in the United States without essential items. Local organizations, including the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, quickly mobilized to provide support, distributing around $1 million in assistance to help cover immediate expenses. The evacuation was part of a broader response to escalating tensions in the region, which also included a high-risk US military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.