Bahrain Navy [Image 5 of 8]

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

03.04.2008

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Tidwell 

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

Rear Adm. Bill Gortney gives his farewell remarks before being relieved by Royal Bahrain Navy Brig. Gen. Abdulla Saeed Al Mansoori as commander, Combined Task Force 152 during a change of command ceremony held at the Bahraini Naval Headquarters March 4. This ceremony marks the first time coalition forces by a Gulf nation have taken command of CTF 152, which is responsible for Maritime Security Operations in the Central and Southern Persian Gulf. Maritime Security Operations help set the conditions for security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd class Kevin Tidwell)

• Date Taken: 03.04.2008
• Date Posted: 10.28.2011 13:50
• Photo ID: 79208
• VIRIN: 080304-N-7631T-005
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 297.49 KB
• Location: MANAMA, BH