UK/US Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2017 (UK/US MCM-Ex 17 [Image 7 of 28]

ARABIAN GULF

10.19.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin Shea 

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

161019-N-SB587-0983

Sailors lower a 5-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat from the mine countermeasure ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) as part of U.K./U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1 in the Arabian Gulf Oct. 19, 2016. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual MCM capabilities and interoperability between the U.S. and UK Naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. Dextrous is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52 supporting mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea)

• Date Taken: 10.19.2016
• Date Posted: 10.27.2016 05:38
• Photo ID: 2948781
• VIRIN: 161019-N-SB587-0983
• Resolution: 3138x4707
• Size: 3.8 MB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF