Vice Adm. Nichols Turns Over the Reigns to Vice Adm. Walsh [Image 2 of 3]

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

11.03.2005

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MANAMA, Bahrain -- Vice Adm. David C. Nichols Jr. addresses Sailors while turning over the reigns of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ 5th Fleet to Vice Adm. Patrick M. Walsh at a ceremony outside 5th Fleet headquarters Nov. 3. in Bahrain. During his two years at the helm of NAVCENT and 5th Fleet, Nichols was charged with ensuring the security and stability of more than 2.5 million square miles of water that includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, parts of the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (AW/SW) Carolla Bennett.

• Date Taken: 11.03.2005
• Date Posted: 11.03.2005 16:40
• Photo ID: 11901
• Resolution: 3008x1960
• Size: 967.85 KB
• Location: MANAMA, BH