Secretary of the Navy visits Naval Support Activity Bahrain

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201215-N-YD641-1020 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite visits U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) headquarters on board Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec 15. NAVCENT is the U.S. Navy element of U.S. Central Command in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen.

201215-N-YD641-1020 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite visits U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) headquarters on board Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec 15. NAVCENT is the U.S. Navy element of U.S. Central Command in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Riggs) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Riggs)


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Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite speaks to Sailors at an all-hands call during a visit to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec 15. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is the U.S. Navy element of U.S. Central Command in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Riggs)

201215-N-YD641-1022 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite speaks to Sailors at an all-hands call during a visit to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec 15. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command is the U.S. Navy element of U.S. Central Command in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Riggs) (Photo by MC2 Matthew Riggs)


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201215-N-IO414-1170 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite departs the patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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.

201215-N-IO414-1170 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite departs the patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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 Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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201215-N-IO414-1119 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Quartermaster 2nd Class Unique Thomas speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about navigational equipment aboard the patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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.

201215-N-IO414-1119 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Quartermaster 2nd Class Unique Thomas speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about navigational equipment aboard the patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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 Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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201215-N-IO414-1102 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Capt. Michael Brasseur, deputy commander of Commander, Task force (CTF) 55, speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. CTF 55 commands surface forces such as U.S. Navy patrol craft, U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and independently deployed ships in U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region.

201215-N-IO414-1102 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Capt. Michael Brasseur, deputy commander of Commander, Task force (CTF) 55, speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. CTF 55 commands surface forces such as U.S. Navy patrol craft, U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and independently deployed ships in U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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201215-N-IO414-1097 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Capt. Michael Brasseur, right, deputy commander of Commander, Task force (CTF) 55, speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite, center, during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. CTF 55 commands surface forces such as U.S. Navy patrol craft, U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and independently deployed ships in U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region.

201215-N-IO414-1097 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Capt. Michael Brasseur, right, deputy commander of Commander, Task force (CTF) 55, speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite, center, during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. CTF 55 commands surface forces such as U.S. Navy patrol craft, U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats and independently deployed ships in U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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201215-N-IO414-1064 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Brent Holloway, commanding officer of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6), speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the ship during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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.

201215-N-IO414-1064 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Brent Holloway, commanding officer of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6), speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the ship during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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 Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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201215-N-IO414-1059 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Mineman 2nd Class Juan Cruz speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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.

201215-N-IO414-1059 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Mineman 2nd Class Juan Cruz speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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 Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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201215-N-IO414-1038 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Brent Holloway, commanding officer of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6), speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the ship during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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.

201215-N-IO414-1038 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Lt. Cmdr. Brent Holloway, commanding officer of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6), speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the ship during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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 Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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201215-N-IO414-1033 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Mineman 2nd Class Tommy Dao speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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.

201215-N-IO414-1033 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 15, 2020) Mineman 2nd Class Tommy Dao speaks with Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite about the capabilities of the mine countermeasure ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) during his visit with personnel on board U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Dec. 15. Devastator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability 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 Jordan Crouch) (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Crouch)


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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec 15, 2020) – Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite met with personnel onboard U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain during a visit Dec. 15.

The visit highlighted the role of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) to the U.S. national defense strategy, as well as the longstanding partnership between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the U.S. Navy.

During senior leadership engagements, Braithwaite met with Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of NAVCENT, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) to discuss ongoing operations and partnerships in the region.

He also met with the Navy and Marine Corps team at Commander, Task Force 51/5, where he spoke with Brigadier General Farrell Sullivan, the commanding general of CTF 51/5, to discuss naval integration between the maritime services.

Braithwaite then met with senior enlisted leadership, and held a socially distanced all-hands call to address and answer questions from personnel supporting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation (AOO).

During his final stop on base, Braithwaite toured the forward-deployed naval forces at the waterfront, including coastal patrol ships, mine countermeasure ships and Mark VI patrol craft.

The U.S. 5th Fleet AOO encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen.

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