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MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets members from the Royal Bahraini Military, during her visit to the Bahrain Defense Force Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain,, June 5, 2024. During the visit, Franchetti applauded the significant advances in interoperability between the two navies and her commitment to advance Navy-to-Navy relations with purpose and urgency. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea answer questions during an all hands call at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain, June 5, 2024. Franchetti and Honea are visiting Bahrain to engage with government and military leaders and meet with Sailors to increase knowledge of the America's Warfighting Navy priorities and ensure Sailors can see themselves in the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief, Bahrain Defense Force and Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim Al Bin Ali, Commander, Royal Bahrain Naval Force, June 5, 2024. During the visit, Franchetti applauded the significant advances in interoperability between the two navies and her commitment to advance Navy-to-Navy relations with purpose and urgency. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea meet with Sailors during a tour of Task Force 59, at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain, June 4, 2024. Established in September 2021, Task Force 59 is the Navy’s first Unmanned and Artificial Intelligence Task Force. It has tested, upgraded, evolved and operated with more than 23 different unmanned systems. TF 59 integrates unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea meet with Sailors during a tour of Task Force 59, at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain, June 4, 2024. Established in September 2021, Task Force 59 is the Navy’s first Unmanned and Artificial Intelligence Task Force. It has tested, upgraded, evolved and operated with more than 23 different unmanned systems. TF 59 integrates unmanned systems and artificial intelligence with maritime operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea, and Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander, U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, tour the Navy Exchange and uniform shop during a visit to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, in Manama, Bahrain, June 4, 2024. Franchetti and Honea are visiting Bahrain to engage with government and military leaders and meet with Sailors to increase knowledge of CNO's America's Warfighting Navy priorities and ensure Sailors can see themselves in the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti delivers remarks at the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) course during a visit to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain, June 4, 2024. The CFMCC, delivered by U.S. Naval War College faculty, is designed to prepare U.S. and international flag officers for regional leadership and to give them a broad perspective of the operational level of war. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets Commodore Mark Anderson, United Kingom Maritime Component Command, during a visit to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain, June 4, 2024. Franchetti is visiting Bahrain to engage with government and military leaders and meet with Sailors to increase knowledge of her America's Warfighting Navy priorities and ensure Sailors can see themselves in the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with Sailors at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command during a command visit in Manama, Bahrain, June 4, 2024. Franchetti is visiting Bahrain to engage with government and military leaders and meet with Sailors to increase knowledge of her America's Warfighting Navy priorities and ensure Sailors can see themselves in the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

ANKARA, Türkiye

ANKARA, Türkiye (June 3, 2024) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Anitkabir - Atatürk Mausoleum, in Ankara, Türkiye, June 3, 2024. During Franchetti’s visit, she met with Turkish military and government leaders, where she emphasized the value of strong partnership and collaboration between the two navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, June 4, 2024. During the visit, Franchetti applauded Bahrain for their leadership in the region and for hosting U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share

MANAMA, Bahrain

MANAMA, Bahrain – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, June 4, 2024. During the visit, Franchetti applauded Bahrain for their leadership in the region and for hosting U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Gray) Share