Iraqi bilateral exercise [Image 10 of 10]

ARABIAN GULF, USS RUSSELL, AT SEA

02.15.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Torrey Lee  

Commander Task Force 56

160215-N-CJ186-034 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 15, 2016) Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Lamotte assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) demonstrates a functions check on a .50-Cal to Iraqi navy sailors assigned to Iraqi Swift Boat (P-308) during a monthly Iraqi bilateral exercise. The Iraqi bilateral is a monthly exercise with U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Iraqi navy. The U.S. participates in bilateral exercises with partner nations in order to build and strengthen solid partnerships throughout the region. Commander, Task Force 55 controls surface forces including U.S. Navy coastal patrol crafts and U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)

• Date Taken: 02.15.2016
• Date Posted: 02.18.2016 02:36
• Photo ID: 2407889
• VIRIN: 160215-N-CJ186-034
• Resolution: 3146x4404
• Size: 1.72 MB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF, USS RUSSELL, AT SEA