CTF 56 participates in an underwater detonation [Image 3 of 6]

BAHRAIN

03.11.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Collins III 

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

200311-N-VG727-0324 ARABIAN GULF (March 12, 2020) Engineman 1st Class Brandon Shelton, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56, heaves a line to raise the tailgate of a Mark VI patrol boat during an underwater detonation exercise in the Arabian Gulf, March 12. This event highlights one of many core competencies that the Coastal Riverine Force provides in support of U.S. 5th Fleet operations. CTF 56 is responsible for the planning and execution of expeditionary missions including coastal riverine operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Collins III)

• Date Taken: 03.11.2020
• Date Posted: 03.17.2020 03:06
• Photo ID: 6141629
• VIRIN: 200311-N-VG727-0325
• Resolution: 5888x3931
• Size: 5.57 MB
• Location: BH