U.S., Egypt meet for Eagle Salute 18. [Image 1 of 11]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

07.29.2017

Photo by Matthew Bodenner 

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

180729-N-PY230-0374 RED SEA NAVAL BASE, Egypt (July 29, 2018) U.S. Navy Sailors, left, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), and an Egyptian Naval Force (ENF) officer assigned to the guided-missile frigate Sharm El-Sheikh (FFG 901), discuss plans during exercise Eagle Salute 18. Eagle Salute 18 is a surface exercise with the ENF conducted to enhance interoperability and war-fighting readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities of all participating units. Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Matt Bodenner/Released)

• Date Taken: 07.29.2017
• Date Posted: 07.30.2018 07:59
• Photo ID: 4598490
• VIRIN: 180729-N-PY230-0374
• Resolution: 5421x3614
• Size: 1.04 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY