210729-N-IG466-0173 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (July 29, 2021) – Capt. Christopher Gilbertson, left, outgoing commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 50 and Task Force (TF) 55, shakes the hand of Capt. Robert Francis, right, incoming commander of DESRON 50 and TF 55, after relinquishing authority during a change of command ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, center, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, July 29. DESRON 50 and TF 55 operate in 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 Adelola Tinubu)
Date Taken: | 07.29.2021 |
Date Posted: | 08.01.2021 01:10 |
Photo ID: | 6755781 |
VIRIN: | 210729-N-IG466-0173 |
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