Tarawa takes a swim in the Gulf [Image 4 of 7]

PERSIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA

04.08.2008

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bryan Niegel 

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

Lt. Cmdr. Perry Haagen, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Chaplain, reads scripture to aviation support equipment technician, Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron McCue, prior to performing a baptism in amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa's (LHA 1) well deck during a swim call in the Gulf of Oman. Tarawa is currently conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. 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 counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt use of the maritime environment by violent extremists as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. forces maintain a naval and air presence in the reign that deters destabilizing activities while safe guarding the reigns vital links to the global economy. (U.S. Navy Photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Niegel)

• Date Taken: 04.08.2008
• Date Posted: 02.27.2012 04:26
• Photo ID: 84376
• VIRIN: 080408-N-1786N-041
• Resolution: 3000x1738
• Size: 1.38 MB
• Location: PERSIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA