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VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS ADMIRAL MARK FERGUSON RECENTLY VISITED THE 5TH FLEET AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET WITH SAILORS ABOARD FOUR SHIPS AS WELL AS TWO AREA COMMANDS.
DURING HIS TRIP, HE TALKED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 5TH FLEET'S MISSION AND ITS PRESENCE
IN THE REGION.
"WE'RE A NAVY THAT HAS TO BE WHERE IT MATTERS WHEN IT MATTERS AND WE HAVE TO BE VISIBLE
AND PRESENT AROUND THE GLOBE TO DETER AGGRESSION AND TO ENSURE THE MARITIME SAFETY. JUST OUR
PRESENCE HERE DETERS AGGRESSION AND PROVIDES STABILITY."
FERGUSON ALSO MET WITH THE FAMILIES OF SAILORS STATIONED IN THE AREA AND NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY
BAHRAIN'S COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS.
FROM THE DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY, I'M PETTY OFFICER IAN COTTER.