UK/US Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2017 (UK/US MCM-Ex 17) [Image 389 of 633]

ARABIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA

11.14.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin Shea 

U.S. Navy           

U.S. Sailors discuss plans and procedures for the next day’s operations while aboard RFA Lyme Bay (L3007) during U.K.-U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1, Nov. 14. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual mine countermeasure capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and U.K. Naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. Commander, Task Group 56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, and force protection operations throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea)

• Date Taken: 11.14.2016
• Date Posted: 12.13.2016 00:58
• Photo ID: 3054404
• VIRIN: 161114-N-SB587-0079
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 1.91 MB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA