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210107-N-DS741-1020 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Jan. 7, 2021) Command Master Chief John Beck, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, receives the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine from Hospitalman Apprent... More
Seaman recruit, Terrance Alexander (left), and Petty
Seaman recruit, Terrance Alexander (left), and Petty Officer 3rd Class (SW) Elva Campos remove wheel chocks and tie-down chains from a MH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prior to taking off from amphibious dock l... 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