USS Sirocco [Image 1 of 11]

ARABIAN GULF

11.12.2019

Photo by Pfc. Benjamin Castro 

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

191112-A-HZ000-1034 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 12, 2019) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Chris Franklin loads a mounted ship weapon before an underway for security operations in the Arabian Gulf aboard the coastal patrol ship USS Sirocco (PC 6). Sirocco 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. Army photo by Spc. Benjamin Castro)

• Date Taken: 11.12.2019
• Date Posted: 11.24.2019 06:13
• Photo ID: 5934635
• VIRIN: 191112-A-HZ000-1034
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 840.66 KB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF