Change of command ceremony [Image 8 of 34]

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

08.03.2009

Courtesy Photo

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Capt. Donald Hodge, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 53, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony held at the U.S. Navy's aviation unit in Bahrain Aug. 3. Hodge relieved Capt. Stephen Kelley who commanded CTF 53 since July 2008. CTF 53 is the single point of contact for Naval Operational Logistics within the NAVCENT area of operations. This mission includes the integration and.coordination of assigned afloat and ashore logistics assets, scheduling of.assigned surface and air logistics assets, command and control of all.forward logistics sites and logistics detachments, coordination of supply.support functional requirements including management of fuel, ordnance and transportation, and management of in-theater ship and aviation maintenance.programs and help to maintain the current level of Maritime Security.Operations in the region. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications.Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Schaeffer/RELEASED)

• Date Taken: 08.03.2009
• Date Posted: 10.09.2014 02:39
• Photo ID: 1578675
• VIRIN: 090803-N-JA437-001
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 2.58 MB
• Location: MANAMA, BH