USS Philippine Sea Returns to Sea Fully Mission Capable [Image 2 of 3]

BAHRAIN

03.20.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Indra Beaufort 

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

210321-N-IE405-1145 MANAMA, Bahrain (March 21, 2021) - Seaman Nikalus Wagley, assigned to guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), checks the anchor chain brake during a sea and anchor detail prior to the ship departing from Manama, Bahrain, March 21. Philippine Sea 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 Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort)

• Date Taken: 03.20.2021
• Date Posted: 03.22.2021 07:12
• Photo ID: 6565708
• VIRIN: 210321-N-IE405-1145
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 1.38 MB
• Location: BH