Local soldiers visit United Arab emirates
Local soldiers visit United Arab emirates
By: Courtesy of Fleet Hometown News Release
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Posted by editor Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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0 responses 0 comments Navy Airman Keith G. Boeckman, son of Sandra L. McDaniel of Tehachapi and Bruce N. Boeckman of Bakersfield and Navy Petty Officer second class Rebecca A. Livesay, a 1999 graduate of Tehachapi High School and their fellow shipmates assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan made a port visit to Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates while on a scheduled deployment as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) seven.
The port visit gave Livesay's unit a chance to experience a different culture and strengthen the relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the coalition of maritime forces. CSG-7 has been conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the fifth fleet area of operations.
MSO sets the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment and supports the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO denies international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other materials.
Carriers like Ronald Reagan are deployed throughout the world to maintain U.S. presence and provide rapid response in time of crisis. They serve as a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors and are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weapons and aircraft available.
Livesay joined the Navy in February 2002.
For more information on the deployment and high resolution photographs, visit USS Ronald Reagan Web site at http://www.navy.mil.
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