Israeli and U.S. Warships Conduct Milestone Maritime Patrol

GULF OF AQABA

08.31.2021

Photo by Seaman Apprentice Chelsea Palmer 

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

210831-N-WQ732-2166 GULF OF AQABA (August 31, 2021) – Israeli Navy corvette INS Eilat (501), left, guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), center, and an Israeli Navy fast patrol boat transit in formation during a combined maritime security patrol in the Gulf of Aqaba, Aug. 31. Monterey is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Jesse Johnston)

• Date Taken: 08.31.2021
• Date Posted: 08.31.2021 11:00
• Photo ID: 6811237
• VIRIN: 210831-N-WQ732-2166
• Resolution: 6896x4597
• Size: 1.03 MB
• Location: GULF OF AQABA