161021-N-SB587-0842 The mine countermeasure ship USS
Summary
161021-N-SB587-0842
The mine countermeasure ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) steam in the Arabian Gulf as it participates in U.K./U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1 Oct. 21, 2016. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual MCM capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and UK naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. Dextrous is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52 supporting mine countermeasures operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea)
Tags
Date
21/10/2016
Location
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication. Public Use Notice of Limitations: https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright