161108-N-BC083-001 MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2016) The Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, visits NSA Bahrain to meet with Sailors and inspect new construction. As the persistent shore presence in the Arabian Gulf, NSA Bahrain provides an operational platform for U.S., allied, and partner nations to have a forward deployed naval force ready to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Javan Rasnake/Released)