The Gold Crew of Expeditionary Sea Base Lewis B. Puller exchanged command with Puller’s Blue Crew [Image 5 of 6]

BAHRAIN

02.20.2022

Courtesy Photo

Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

220220-N-ZZ999-0005 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 20, 2022) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Sean R. Bailey (left), Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, shakes hands with Capt. John Bradford (right), Blue Crew commanding officer, during the change of command aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3). The Gold Crew of Expeditionary Sea Base Lewis B. Puller exchanged command with Puller’s Blue Crew during a ceremony, Feb. 20. The Puller 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 Michael Casallo)

• Date Taken: 02.20.2022
• Date Posted: 02.21.2022 13:32
• Photo ID: 7061560
• VIRIN: 220220-N-ZZ999-0005
• Resolution: 5717x3217
• Size: 1.13 MB
• Location: BH