UK/US Mine Counter Measures Exercise 17 [Image 63 of 750]

ARABIAN GULF, BAHRAIN

10.11.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Thompson      

U.S. Navy           

161011-N-QA919-0014

Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1 (CTG 56.1), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit One launch a rigid-hulled inflatable boat from RFA Lyme Bay (L 3007) well-deck, during UK-U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1, Oct. 11, 2016 in the Arabian Gulf. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual MCM capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and U.K. Naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. CTG-56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, and force protection operations throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Thompson)

• Date Taken: 10.11.2016
• Date Posted: 10.26.2016 00:08
• Photo ID: 2943780
• VIRIN: 161011-N-QA919-0014
• Resolution: 4203x2826
• Size: 1.32 MB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF, BH