Cosgriff Highlights Regional Cooperation during Change of Command

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN

07.05.2008

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Schaeffer 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Vice Adm. William Gortney (left) salutes Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff (right) during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, July 5. Gortney relieved Cosgriff as commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces during the ceremony. While in command for 17 months, Cosgriff led more than 25,000 U.S. and coalition forces that operate continuously in the region to provide security, defend against violent extremism and provide support for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

• Date Taken: 07.05.2008
• Date Posted: 07.05.2008 05:38
• Photo ID: 100369
• VIRIN: 080705-N-0803S-005
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 1.08 MB
• Location: NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, BH