A Coast Guardsman climbs aboard the USNS Carson City while participating in visit, board, search and seizure training during Exercise Bright Star 2018 (BS 18) in the Mediterranean Sea, September 16, 2018. BS 18 is a multilateral Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt focused on responding to modern-day security scenarios. Navy, Coast Guard and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises, such as BS 18, as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the CentCom area o


A Coast Guardsman climbs aboard the USNS Carson City while participating in visit, board, search and seizure training during Exercise Bright Star 2018 (BS 18) in the Mediterranean Sea, September 16, 2018. BS 18 is a multilateral Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt focused on responding to modern-day security scenarios. Navy, Coast Guard and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises, such as BS 18, as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the CentCom area of responsibility, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.


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