Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kawas, deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, delivers remarks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Sept. 11, 2024. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MacAdam Kane Weissman)