Friday, November 02, 2007

Crisis Response Exercise Underway


Marines stop and salute the ensign as they embark onto amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in Bahrain in preparation for a crisis response exercise. Coalition forces are conducting a crisis response exercise Nov. 1-7 to enhance their capabilities to respond to a host nation's request for assistance during a time of crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sandra M. Palumbo)