Keywords: Bright Star DVIDS10373.jpg en 050923-N-9288T-062 MEDITERRANEAN SEA Sept 23 2005 - -Search and Rescue SAR Seaman Clint Bruney of the fast frigate USS Ingraham FFG-61 helps steady a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat RHIB as it is lowered for a Visit Board Search and Seizure VBSS exercise aboard the Egyptian ship Mubarak ENS-911 as part of Bright Star a multinational exercise held every two years in Egypt Bright Star is the largest and most significant coalition military exercise conducted by U S Central Command The exercise is an important part of U S Central Command theater engagement strategy and is designed to improve readiness and interoperability and strengthen the military and professional relationships among U S Egyptian and participating forces Ingraham and Expeditionary Strike Group One are currently underway on a scheduled WestPac deployment Maritime Security Operations MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel weapons or other materiel U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brandon A Teeples RELEASED 2003-05-11 https //www dvidshub net/image/10373 10373 2005-09-27 16 18 USS INGRAHAM FFG-61 EG PD-USGov USS Ingraham FFG-61 Images from DoD uploaded by Fæ |