Qatari Col. Abraheem Almazroee, Jordanian Col. Mekhled
Qatari Col. Abraheem Almazroee, Jordanian Col. Mekhled Al-Suheim and Bahraini Col. Khaled Alkhaleela talk while waiting for the start the of the Proliferation Security Initiative, interagency supported and mult... More
A representative from Russia and provides input during
A representative from Russia and provides input during a Table Top Exercise working group as part of Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 4, 2013. More than 40 exercise... More
Members of the United Arab Emirates military climb
Members of the United Arab Emirates military climb up the side of a ship during a combined Visit, Board, Search and Seizure practice conducted with members of the Italian, Bahrain and U.S. armed forces at the P... More
Members of the Greek armed forces observe the presentations
Members of the Greek armed forces observe the presentations at the opening ceremony for Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 3, 2013. This exercise is an interagency sup... More
Representatives of 29 delegations participate in a
Representatives of 29 delegations participate in a workshop as part the Table Top Exercise portion of Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club Feb. 4, 2013. This Proliferation Security Initiative exerc... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, U.S. Central Command, shakes hands with U.S. Amb. Michael Corbin, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, outside t... More
A Republic of Korea representative shares his views
A Republic of Korea representative shares his views at a Table Top Exercise working group as part of Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 4, 2013. LE 13 provided an opportunity f... More
Italian service members practice securing a ship during
Italian service members practice securing a ship during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure rehearsal at the Port Zayed area in Abu Dhabi, UAE as part of Leading Edge 13, January 31, 2013. LE 13 is a multinatio... More
A member of the Italian military climbs up the side
A member of the Italian military climbs up the side of a commercial UAE vessel during a combined Visit, Board, Search and Seizure demonstration conducted with members of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and U.... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, U.S. Central Command speaks with U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chris Richie outside the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi a... More
Yemeni representatives work through a Table Top Exercise
Yemeni representatives work through a Table Top Exercise scenario, which highlighted a shipment of Weapons of Mass Destruction proliferation concern, during Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers... More
Saudi Arabia representatives share their view in a
Saudi Arabia representatives share their view in a workshop as part the Table Top Exercise of Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 4, 2013. LE 13 is an inte... More
A 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit UH-1Y Venom helicopter
A 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit UH-1Y Venom helicopter departs after escorting exercise participants conducting a fast rope practice during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure rehearsal at the Port Zayed area i... More
Members of the United Arab Emirates, Italian, Bahrain
Members of the United Arab Emirates, Italian, Bahrain and U.S. armed forces perform a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure rehearsal, January 31, 2013 at the Port Zayed area in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Leading Edge 13 milit... More
U.S. Amb. Michael Corbin speaks to dignitaries and
U.S. Amb. Michael Corbin speaks to dignitaries and representatives of approximately 29 delegations at the opening ceremony for Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 3, 20... More
United Arab Emirates, Italian and Bahraini militaries
United Arab Emirates, Italian and Bahraini militaries form groups in preparation to board helicopters for a fast roping practice as part of a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure rehearsal at the Port Zayed area in... More
The Republic of Korea delegation exercise participants
The Republic of Korea delegation exercise participants coordinate interdiction strategies while working through a Table Top Exercise scenario during Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club, F... More
Maj. Gen. Saif Al Musafri, Chief of United Arab Emirates
Maj. Gen. Saif Al Musafri, Chief of United Arab Emirates Armed Forces’ Operations (right) presents U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, U.S. Central Command,... More
Representatives of 29 delegations render honors during
Representatives of 29 delegations render honors during the National Anthem of the United Arab Emirates during the opening ceremony of Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Feb... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, U.S. Central Command, scans the room as he and Maj. Gen. Saif Al Musafri (middle front row), Chief of United Arab Emirat... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, U.S. Central Command and Italian Navy Capt. Francesco Chiapetta, have a few words over coffee at the conclusion of the o... More
The two coordinators for Exercise Leading Edge 13,
The two coordinators for Exercise Leading Edge 13, Brig. Gen. Yahya Khadim Buamim and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, U.S. Central Command talk outside ... More
Representatives of 29 delegations participate in a
Representatives of 29 delegations participate in a workshop as part the Table Top Exercise in Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club, Feb. 4, 2013. This Proliferation Security Initiative exercise is ... More
Maj. Gen. Saif Al Musafri, Chief of United Arab Emirates
Maj. Gen. Saif Al Musafri, Chief of United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Operations shakes hands with U.S. Amb. Michael Corbin, U.S. ambassador to UAE, after the opening ceremony of the Proliferation Security Init... More
Exercise Leading Edge - A group of men standing on top of a boat
A member of the United Arab Emirates military looks back to check the status of his team while fellow Emirati and Italian counterparts provide security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure demonstration at... More
A team of United Arab Emirates, Italian, Bahrain and
A team of United Arab Emirates, Italian, Bahrain and U.S. service members prepare to conduct a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure rehearsal from aboard an UAE Armed Forces military fast boat at the Port Zayed are... More
United Arab Emirates representatives discuss a Table
United Arab Emirates representatives discuss a Table Top Exercise scenario as part of Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 4, 2013. This multinational and interagency su... More
Delegates from 29 nations gather at the Armed Forces
Delegates from 29 nations gather at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi at the opening ceremony of Exercise Leading Edge 13, February 3, 2013. LE 13 is an exercise designed to support the global Prolife... More
A 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit CH-46 Sea Night and
A 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit CH-46 Sea Night and UH-1Y Venom helicopter depart the Port Zayed area in Abu Dhabi, UAE after escorting exercise participants practicing a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure rehe... More
Two United Arab Emirates representatives(right) speak
Two United Arab Emirates representatives(right) speak with two U.S. counterparts during an intermission at the opening ceremony for the interagency supported and multinational exercise, Leading Edge 13, in the ... More
U.S. Navy Strategic Studies Professor Andrew C. Winner
U.S. Navy Strategic Studies Professor Andrew C. Winner leads a discussion with representatives from 29 delegations participating in a workshop as part the Table Top Exercise in Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forc... More
United Arab Emirates, Italian, Bahrain and U.S. exercise
United Arab Emirates, Italian, Bahrain and U.S. exercise participants enjoy a relaxed conversation upon completing a combined Visit, Board, Search and Seizure practice at the Port Zayed area in Abu Dhabi, UAE a... More
United Arab Emirates, Italian and Bahrain military
United Arab Emirates, Italian and Bahrain military exercise participants board a ship and provide security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure practice at the Port Zayed area in Abu Dhabi, UAE as part of ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, director, Exercises and Training Directorate J-7, U.S. Central Command, greets Maj. Gen. Khalifa Al-Khial, director of Human Resources Ministry of Interior, after the con... More
Ukrainian delegation representatives discuss maritime
Ukrainian delegation representatives discuss maritime interdiction strategies during a Table Top Exercise workshop as part of Exercise Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Feb. 4, 2013. LE 13 is a mult... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jason P. Fitzgerald of the 15th Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Jason P. Fitzgerald of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit supports exercise participants from aboard a Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter as they prepare to conduct a fast rope practice during a V... More
Canadian representatives participate in a workshop
Canadian representatives participate in a workshop as part the Table Top Exercise in Leading Edge 13 at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 4, 2013. LE 13 is a Proliferation Security Initiative Ex... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, Director of
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Catalanotti, Director of Exercises and Training, U.S. Central Command, presents Maj. Gen. Saif Al Musafri, Chief of United Arab Emirates Armed Forces’ Operations, with a token of appr... More