USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) Commissions [Image 2 of 2]

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES

05.08.2021

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Leitner 

Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

210508-N-OA516-1291
SAN DIEGO (May 8, 2021) – Adm. Craig S. Faller, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). Miguel Keith is the Navy’s third purpose-built expeditionary sea base (ESB). While originally created to operate as a support ship under Military Sealift Command, USS Miguel Keith has been commissioned to provide greater mission flexibility in accordance with the laws of armed conflict. USS Miguel Keith is named after Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Lance Cpl.

• Date Taken: 05.08.2021
• Date Posted: 05.08.2021 17:47
• Photo ID: 6636461
• VIRIN: 210508-N-OA516-1291
• Resolution: 2146x1431
• Size: 1.32 MB
• Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US