USS Firebolt Makes Port Visit to Iraq [Image 5 of 6]

UMM QASR, IRAQ

08.13.2008

Photo by Lt. Nathan Christensen 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Rear Adm. Thomas Cropper, Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, speaks to senior Iraqi naval officers aboard USS Firebolt as the ship transits the Khawr Abd Allah River towards the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal. As part of Iraq navy day celebrations, Firebolt made a port visit to Umm Qasr, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2008, marking the first visit by a U.S. ship to Iraq in more than 15 months. While in port, the ship's crew members were able to participate in friendship-building activities with several senior Iraqi officers.

• Date Taken: 08.13.2008
• Date Posted: 08.13.2008 12:05
• Photo ID: 108374
• VIRIN: 080813-N-5068C-005
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 1.76 MB
• Location: UMM QASR, IQ