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Dec. 27, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Release #244

CNO, MCPON Visit Naval Support Activity Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain (NSA) - On the tail end of a week-long trip through the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, the United States Navy’s highest ranking officer and master chief met with service members stationed in Bahrain Dec. 27.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa, on a tour of U.S. Navy assets in the region, hosted an All Hands call with more than 500 Sailors and Department of Defense personnel assigned to the nearly 80 different commands based at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

Mullen, who has served as CNO since July 2005, discussed a variety of topics during the nearly two-hour forum, including the direction in which U.S. Navy assets, personnel and activities are moving toward in an effort to shape military operations.

“This isn’t just about the region, it’s about the world,” Mullen said. “We live in a very tough time. There are many challenges and the security interests in this part of the world are vital and the US can’t do it alone. Engagement here is key and the thousands and thousands of Sailors who serve here - not just ashore in Bahrain but the Sailors who are at sea - really contribute to that security,” he continued.

Mullen and Campa also expressed their gratitude to the Sailors living day-to-day forward deployed. “I came to visit Sailors and to thank them for their service,” Mullen said. “This is a particularly challenging time of year for so many who are away from home. This is a vital region. Bahrain and our relationship with this country are also vital, so what Sailors are doing here really makes a difference. I just want to express my appreciation for all that they’re contributing to the security of the area, the region and the world,” he said.

In addition to visiting Sailors here, Mullen and Campa spent time aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Anzio (CG 68), and USS Boxer (LHD 4), as well as meeting Sailors serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

For further questions, please contact Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs Office at 011-973-1785-4027 or pao@me.navy.mil.

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