Riverine Squadron Two detachment from Little Creek, Va., launches two Riverine Command Boats after a move to Bahrain. [Image 2 of 10]

MINA SALMAN PORT, BAHRAIN

12.07.2011

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Krishna Jackson 

U.S. Navy           

Sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2 prepare to launch one of the riverine command boats into the Persian Gulf for the first time. The boats provide riverine forces with the new capability of operating in littoral waters, as well as the traditional river, or brown water environment. The RIVRON 2 detachment is assigned to Commander, Task Force 56, conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

• Date Taken: 12.07.2011
• Date Posted: 12.19.2011 18:00
• Photo ID: 501881
• VIRIN: 111207-N-RP435-222
• Resolution: 3017x2013
• Size: 2.39 MB
• Location: MINA SALMAN PORT, BH