Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet receives National Defence Medal

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

06.26.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Morales 

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

160626-N-YB753-035 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 26, 2016) Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan, commander of U.S. 5th Fleet, receives the National Defence Medal from French Rear Adm. Antoine Beaussant, joint commander of French Naval Forces in the Indian Ocean, during an awards ceremony at the French embassy in Bahrain. The award recognizes Donegan's role in leading the integration of FS Charles de Gaulle's (R91) into operations against Daesh and Operation Inherent Resolve. This was the first time a French aircraft carrier took command of a U.S. task force, illustrating the two countries' shared commitment to security in the region, as well as amplifying the interoperability of the partners' maritime capabilities during conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Morales/Released)

• Date Taken: 06.26.2016
• Date Posted: 06.27.2016 03:28
• Photo ID: 2690412
• VIRIN: 160626-N-YB753-035
• Resolution: 3000x2286
• Size: 1.55 MB
• Location: MANAMA, BH