170913-N-PS473-044 MANAMA, Bahrain (13 SEPT 2017) Director

170913-N-PS473-044 MANAMA, Bahrain (13 SEPT 2017) Director of Child and Youth Programs, Ann Leach, center, gives Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Vice Adm. Mary M. Jackson, right, a tour of the School Age Care building during a visit to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain September 11-13. This was Jackson's first visit to the installation since becoming CNIC earlier this year. As the persistent shore persistent shore presence in the Arabian Gulf, NSA Bahrain provides an operational platform for U.S., allied, and partner nations to have a forward deployed naval force ready to be where they are needed, when they are needed to secure security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric S. Garst/Released)