International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) [Image 2 of 6]

COASTAL WATERS, BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN

11.09.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Scichilone 

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

An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Commander, Task Group 56.1 conducts a scuba dive off the coast of Bahrain during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). With a quarter of the world’s navies participating, including 6,500 Sailors from every region, IMCMEX is the largest international naval exercise promoting maritime security and the free-flow of trade through mine countermeasure operations, maritime security operations and maritime infrastructure protection in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and throughout the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Scichilone/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.09.2014
• Date Posted: 11.12.2014 06:03
• Photo ID: 1652774
• VIRIN: 141109-N-CG436-028
• Resolution: 4256x2832
• Size: 1016.44 KB
• Location: COASTAL WATERS, BAHRAIN, BH