Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, and Navy Diver
Navy Diver 1st Class Ben Cohn, left, and Navy Diver 3rd Class Patrick Lane, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, perform safety checks before an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned ... More
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron Weissman, assigned to EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2, Fort Story, Va., watches as Jenny Bucklant, a makeup artist from Amputees In Action, applies a w... More
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) is underway in the Arabian Gulf. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (2... More
A Kuwaiti service member uses a lift bag to raise a
A Kuwaiti service member uses a lift bag to raise a simulated mine shape during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16, on Kuwait Naval Base, April 13, 2016. IMCMEX 16 is a multilateral exercis... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Oscar Pacquing, assigned
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Oscar Pacquing, assigned to Maritime Civil Affairs Team 105, plays with children at the Regional Institute for Active Learning during a community relations event. MCAT 105 is deployed... More
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Kirk Harbolt, assigned
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Kirk Harbolt, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, monitors the towing cable as it is extended into the water during a training exercise. HM 15 is assigned t... More
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, conduct
Personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group 52.3, conduct a foreign object and debris walk down while embarked aboard Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) during the United States and Un... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Brian Williams, assigned to Commander,
Navy Diver 2nd Class Brian Williams, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, enters a Standard Navy Double-Lock Recompression Chamber System during a decompression sickness drill at Naval Support Activit... More
A MH-60S helicopter, assigned to the Dragon Whales
A MH-60S helicopter, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, drops supplies on the flight deck of the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce AFSB(I)-15 while forward d... More
Sailors assigned to USS Devastator (MCM 6) recover
Sailors assigned to USS Devastator (MCM 6) recover an inert mine during the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX). With a quarter of the world's navies participating including 6,500 Sailors from... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Reedy assigned to Mobile
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Reedy assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 rappels from a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter during a joint training between U.S. and U.K. sailors. MDSU 2 is deployed as part of Co... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robin Sanabria,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robin Sanabria, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, Detachment 1, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. HSC 26, Detachment 1, is a forward deplo... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robin Sanabria,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Robin Sanabria, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, DET. ONE, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. HSC 26, DET. ONE is a Forward Deployed Naval... More
Engineman 1st Class Francisco Morino and Senior Chief
Engineman 1st Class Francisco Morino and Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Anthony Quick, assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron (HM) 15, recover an airborne mine neutralization system while conductin... More
160202-N-IT566-060 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb.
160202-N-IT566-060 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 2, 2016) Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 talk about the differences between the Aqualung Comple... More
Visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the
Visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton assault the starboard side boat deck during a mock boarding operation. Princeton is part of Combined Task Force 151, a multi... More
U.S. Navy Diver 3rd Class Daniel Parsons and Navy Diver
U.S. Navy Diver 3rd Class Daniel Parsons and Navy Diver Senior Chief Jeff Corrie, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, ready weight belts in Manama, Bahrain, Feb. 22, 2012. MDSU-2 was deployed as part ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, performs an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1; promoting mine countermeasure, ... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Julius Mewborn, assigned
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Julius Mewborn, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 12, stands watch in a security post in the port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. MSRON 12 is a Navy Res... More
Lt. j.g. Katherine Fenstemaker, assigned to the Blackhawks
Lt. j.g. Katherine Fenstemaker, assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, pilots an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter while forward deployed supporting Commander, Task Force 51.... More
ARABIAN GULF (May 2, 2015) – Sailors and civilian
ARABIAN GULF (May 2, 2015) – Sailors and civilian contractors, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, drive a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) carrying Underwater Unmanned Vehicles during mine counterme... More
150723-N-RZ218-020 DJIBOUTI (July 23, 2015) -- Aerographer's
150723-N-RZ218-020 DJIBOUTI (July 23, 2015) -- Aerographer's Mate 1st Class James Knight (right) and Machinist Mate 3rd Class Micah Patterson, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, perform maintenance o... More
161003-N-RZ218-0279-An explosive ordnance disposal
161003-N-RZ218-0279-An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, takes part in cast and recovery operations off the coast of Bahrain October 3rd, 2016. CTG 56.1 condu... More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Scichilone,
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Scichilone, assigned to Expeditionary Combat Camera, prepares to document a routine anti-terrorism force protection dive. Combat Camera is assigned to Commander, ... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) arrives in Jordanian Naval Base, Jordan, May 21, 2014, as a participant of Exercise Eager Lion. Gunston Hall is deployed in support of maritime securit... More
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Artie Scott, assigned to
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Artie Scott, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, monitors a radar system aboard a P-3C Orion during exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and co... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Michael
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Michael Ganousis, top, assists Lt. Daniel Glenn, both assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, hoist his scuba gear out of the water following an anti-terro... More
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Brad Gibbs, assigned to
Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Brad Gibbs, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, is lowered from a helicopter during search and rescue training. HSC 26 is deployed with Commander, Task Force 52, pro... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fire M-4 carbine rifles during a live-fire exercise. Mason is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation ... More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned
An explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 controls a SeaBotix remotely-operated mine inspection vehicle using a monitor and control station during a combined U.S./U.... More
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron
U.S. Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Arron Weissman, assigned to EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2, Fort Story, Va., is helped out of an SH-60 Seahawk by Royal Navy Leading Electrician Kevin Spros... More
A Riverine Command Boat (RCB), assigned to Commander,
A Riverine Command Boat (RCB), assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, carrying Marines, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Central Command (FASTCENT), approaches a beach during night... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 conduct cast and recovery operations. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasure,s explosive ordnanc... More
Cmdr. Matthew Andrews, Commander, Task Group 56.1,
Cmdr. Matthew Andrews, Commander, Task Group 56.1, interacts with a child during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. CTG 56.1 provides maritime security operations ... More
150722-N-CW570-1451 ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2015) Senior
150722-N-CW570-1451 ARABIAN GULF (July 22, 2015) Senior Chief Navy Diver Dalbert Rivera, of Arecibo, Perto Rico, Master Diver of Mobile Diving Salvage Unit One, Company 1-3, leads Navy Divers and Explosive Ordn... More
150331-N-BJ254-026 MANAMA, Bahrain (March 31, 2015)
150331-N-BJ254-026 MANAMA, Bahrain (March 31, 2015) - Navy Diver 2nd Class Kevin Marchi, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts a ship husbandry dive in order to inspect a ships running gear. C... More
Ensign Jeff Bland uses a sextant to measure the distance
Ensign Jeff Bland uses a sextant to measure the distance between the guided-missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) and the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) during... More
An MH-53 Sea Dragon, assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter
An MH-53 Sea Dragon, assigned to Helicopter Mine Counter Measure Squadron (HM) 15, launches an airborne mine neutralization system while conducting mine countermeasure evolution from the forward operating base ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, use a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to conduct diver casualty drills with Royal Navy mine countermeasures ship HMS Ramse... More
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Ocasio,
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Ocasio, machinery technician (left), explains proper caving ladder techniques to sailors assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-mi... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 2nd Class Erik Gill, left, and EOD1 Zack Roberts, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoon 632, operates a Talon robot while communicat... More
Lt. James Watters and Mass Communication Specialist
Lt. James Watters and Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56, interact with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Le... More
Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Cassidy Busch, assigned
Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Cassidy Busch, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center. CT... More
Lt. Daniel Glenn, assigned to Commander, Task Group
Lt. Daniel Glenn, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepares his gear for an anti-terrorism force protection inspection dive. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, sal... More
Commodore, Task Force (CTF) 56 Capt. Jim McGovern speaks
Commodore, Task Force (CTF) 56 Capt. Jim McGovern speaks to Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1 about the history of the Navy during a U.S. Navy 241st birthday celebration at Naval Support Activity B... More
Riverines, assigned to the Riverine Command Boats (RCB)
Riverines, assigned to the Riverine Command Boats (RCB) of Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, signal that they are ready to get underway. RCBs provide a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of resp... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nicholas
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nicholas Wyatt, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, retrieves a SeaBotix remotely operated mine inspection vehicle during a training operation. CTG-56.... More
151221-N-CJ186-024 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec.
151221-N-CJ186-024 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 21, 2015) Engineman 2nd Class Jeremy Perez, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, uses a crane to hoist a unmanned underwater vehicle onto a cart ... More
Lt. James Watters, assigned to Commander, Task Group
Lt. James Watters, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with a child during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center in Adliya, Bahrain. CTG 56.1 provi... More
Gunners Mate 2nd Class Princeton Baker loads a magazine
Gunners Mate 2nd Class Princeton Baker loads a magazine for an M-4 Carbine rifle during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed in support of maritime secu... More
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, participates in a vehicle-born improvised explosive device drill during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, enters the water to conduct an Anti-terrorism force protection dive inspection on a Bahraini tug boat prior to t... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Steven
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Steven Wright, left, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Greg Gerard, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6, Platoo... More
A sailor assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit
A sailor assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 prepares for a dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage-diving and force ... More
An aerial view of U.S. Naval ships moored in Bahrain
An aerial view of U.S. Naval ships moored in Bahrain in preparation for International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2013. IMCMEX 13 includes navies from more than 40 countries whose focus is to promote... More
A child from the Regional Institute for Active Learning
A child from the Regional Institute for Active Learning center laughs with Lt. Mathew Lewis (left) and Lt. Cliff Overby II, assigned to Commander Task Group 56.1, during a community relations event. CTG 56.1 pr... More
An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lands aboard the Cardigan
An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lands aboard the Cardigan Bay to drop off mail and supplies to personnel embarked on the ship. Cardigan Bay is currently taking part in Artemis Trident 2013, a mine counter measure ... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Dewitt, diver, left,
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Dewitt, diver, left, makes an adjustment to his Kirby Morgan 37 diving helmet as Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Hanni, diver, slides himself into the water from the U.S. ... More
Chief Petty Officer Billy Goold, assigned to Commander,
Chief Petty Officer Billy Goold, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, prepares for a dive salvage project. CTG 56.1, U.S. Army and Iraqi navy divers are working to raise and remove a sunken pier at the port ... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosi... More
Able Seaman Diver Jack Anderson, assigned to Her Majesty's
Able Seaman Diver Jack Anderson, assigned to Her Majesty's Ship Atherstone Clearance Diving Element, performs final safety checks before entering the water during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasur... More
U.S. sailors, assigned to Commander Task Group 56.1,
U.S. sailors, assigned to Commander Task Group 56.1, pose for a photo on a shipwreck in Aqaba, Jordan, June 18, 2013, during exercise Eager Lion 13. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warf... More
Engineman 2nd Class Jonathan Myers, assigned to Commander,
Engineman 2nd Class Jonathan Myers, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7, unties a barrel aboard a riverine command boat (RCB) during a training exercise. RCBs provide a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5t... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement,
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement, Detachment 404, take security positions aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton during a mock assault operation in the Red Sea. Princeton is par... More
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 3rd Class Travis Neel, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, Company 2-2, conducts an inspection dive. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoting mine countermeasure, explosi... More
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance
Royal Navy Divers, assigned to HMS Atherstone Clearance Diving Element and Royal Navy Fleet Diving Unit 3, conduct diving operations during United States/United Kingdom Mine Countermeasures Exercise. (U.S. Navy... More
A MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, assigned to the Blackhawks
A MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter, assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, lands on the flight deck of the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)-15) while... More
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class John Newsom, assigned to
Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class John Newsom, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, starts the engines on a P-3C Orion for exercise Lucky Mariner 13. Lucky Mariner is an annual U.S. Navy, coalition, and commercial shi... More
150423-N-RZ218-006 RED SEA (Apr. 22, 2015) - Engineman
150423-N-RZ218-006 RED SEA (Apr. 22, 2015) - Engineman 3rd Class Richard Meyer, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, tows an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from CTG 56.1 Unmanned Underwater... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Cavitt, a diver assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, dons dive gear for an upcoming Anti-terrorism force protection dive inspection on a Bahraini tug boat prior to t... More
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jeffrey Sparks, right, and
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jeffrey Sparks, right, and Ensign Timothy McDaniel navigate a rigid-hull inflatable boat toward the People's Liberation Army (Navy) destroyer Harbin (DDG 112) to recover sailors assig... More
A cloud of smoke rises after a 1,700 pound detonation
A cloud of smoke rises after a 1,700 pound detonation prepared by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians assigned to Commander, 56.1, and EOD Specialists (Army), assigned to the 741st EOD, at Camp Buehri... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Sanford, assigned to
Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Sanford, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, deactivates a practice improvised explosive device training mission at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 28, 2016. CTG-56.1 conducts mine... More
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement,
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement, Detachment 404, and the visit, board, search and seizure team embarked aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton engage in a mock assault operatio... More
Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage
Navy Divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, attends to a fellow diver while conducting a recompression chamber drill. MDSU 2 is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, promoti... More
Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Chuck Peregrine, left, assigned
Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Chuck Peregrine, left, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nick Espino, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mo... More
A MH-60S helicopter, assigned to the Dragon Whales
A MH-60S helicopter, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, picks up supplies from the flight deck of the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce AFSB(I)-15 while forw... More
150724-N-RZ218-127 RED SEA (July 24, 2015) Aerographer's
150724-N-RZ218-127 RED SEA (July 24, 2015) Aerographer's Mate 1st Class James Knight assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, tightens a mast bottle of an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB). CTG 56... More
A French Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician/Diver
A French Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician/Diver takes cover as he pulls the main charge from a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16, Apr... More
170219-N-RZ218-0048 Multinational ships anchor off
170219-N-RZ218-0048 Multinational ships anchor off the coast of Oman during exercise Khunjar Haad 22. Khunjar Haad is an annual, multilateral exercise conducted with the Royal Navy of Oman, French Marine Natio... More
Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)
Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15), bottom, prepares to receive fuel from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE3), during an underway replenishmen... More
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Tim Pass, assigned
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Tim Pass, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, interacts with children during a community relations event at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center in Adli... More
160123-N-CJ186-465 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 23, 2016) Boatswain’s
160123-N-CJ186-465 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 23, 2016) Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Robert Brown, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, performs a communications check on a ridged hull inflatable boat during a quarter... More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1 launch a SeaBotix remotely-operated mine inspection vehicle during a combined U.S./U.K. mine countermeasure exercise. The U.S... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Fitzjarrell, left, and Navy
Navy Diver 2nd Class Ryan Fitzjarrell, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class Brian Williams, both assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conduct decompression sickness training in a Standard Navy Double-Lock Re... More
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cole Kearns, left,
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cole Kearns, left, and Engineman 2nd Class Jonathan Myers, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7, prepare targets aboard a riverine command boat during a training exercise in t... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Dan Christenson,
Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Dan Christenson, left, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, discusses equipment used in mine countermeasures to United States and United Kingdom professional triat... More
151221-N-BJ294-007 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec.
151221-N-BJ294-007 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Dec. 21, 2015) Navy Diver 3rd Class Michael Shoenwetter, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conducts gear checks prior to conducting an anti-terrori... More
Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Roland
Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Roland Foster, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 12, mans a .50-caliber gun mount while his patrol boat escorts USS Green Bay (LPD 20) ou... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Meyer, assigned to
Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Meyer, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, drives a forklift during an equipment onload in preparation for an upcoming exercise at Naval Support Activity Bahrain Oct. 4... More
From left, Petty Officer 3rd Class Cullen Brungs, Lt.
From left, Petty Officer 3rd Class Cullen Brungs, Lt. j.g. Lawrence Salazar and Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryce Hopkins, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, assemble a double waterproof fire assembly w... More
Logistics Spc. 1st Class Marisol Rodriguez, assigned
Logistics Spc. 1st Class Marisol Rodriguez, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, plays patty-cake with a little girl at the Regional Institute for Active Learning center during a community relations even... More
Lt. Bryce Brown, assigned to Commander, Task Group
Lt. Bryce Brown, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.11, discusses the capabilities of the Riverine Command Boat to Vice Adm. John W. Miller, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Flee... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Mike Fox, assigned to Commander,
Navy Diver 2nd Class Mike Fox, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, enters the water to conduct surface supply diving operations. CTG 56.1 conducts mine countermeasure, explosive ordnance disposal, sal... More
Sailors, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7 and
Sailors, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.7 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, prepare to hoist a litter aboard a riverine command boat during a casualty evacuation and hoist recovery training evolution... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, conduct cast and recovery operations. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnan... More
A child plays tic-tac-toe with Petty Officer 1st Class
A child plays tic-tac-toe with Petty Officer 1st Class Jon Bell (right), assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, as part of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation event Ni... More
Lt.j.g. Stephen Hauck, an explosive ordnance disposal
Lt.j.g. Stephen Hauck, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, and Petty Officer 1st Class Paul Maki, an explosive ordnance disposal technician of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1 build a demolition... More
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/United
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/United States 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Force, Vice Admiral John W. Miller visits U.S. Navy sailors, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 6,... More
Marines assigned to Fast Central Company Command Charlie
Marines assigned to Fast Central Company Command Charlie 4 act as the assault force for an embassy recapture drill during exercise Rapid Gator in Camp Kazma, April 27. Exercise Rapid Gator conducted embassy re... More