MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 6, 2020) Capt. Sean M. Muth, commodore of Commander, Task Force 54 and Commander, Submarine Squadron 21, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Sept. 6. CTF 54 operates in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton)