I had the opportunity to visit with our Guardians in Bahrain today. The incredibly dedicated folks that are serving in Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA), on our patrol boats, in the training teams and law enforcement detachments, on our RAID teams, and with our Port Security Units are a source of pride to me and the country we serve. As you have seen our video and photos require more time to post and make available our attempt to document what great Guardians we have met. In the mean time, let me underscore what has been passed to me by VADM Gortney (Fifth Fleet) and everyone who has had contact with the Coast Guard. We are recognized for what we do for this Nation, we are valued as a partner by our Navy brethren, we are sought after to collaborate with other nations, and, most importantly, we are seen as good "Shipmates."
Best of luck to PATFORSWA as they go for the softball championship in NAVCENT. Hit one out of the park!
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