DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory – Capt. Pete J. Hatcher, commanding officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, greets Cmdr. James N. Watts, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), on the bridge of the ship as it arrives in Diego Garcia for a scheduled port visit Jan. 3, 2024. The visit underscored the strategic importance of Diego Garcia to an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific by enabling presence, assuring access, and providing defense to the global commons. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jordan Steis)
Date Taken: | 01.03.2024 |
Date Posted: | 01.03.2024 12:14 |
Photo ID: | 8187976 |
VIRIN: | 240103-N-KE644-1424 |
Resolution: | 3169x2113 |
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Location: | IO |
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