Rear Admiral Scott Visits Lebanon
December 7, 2012
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Kevin D. Scott visited Lebanon today and met with Acting Lebanese Naval Commander Colonel Joseph Ghadban to discuss bilateral military cooperation.
During his visit, Rear Admiral Scott emphasized the strong and sustained naval cooperation between the two countries. He also underscored NAVCENT's support for Lebanon's initiatives to implement its obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Rear Admiral Scott also participated in the commissioning ceremony for the "Trablous," a $29.8 million, 42 meter coastal security craft manufactured in the United States. The craft will enable the Lebanese Navy to conduct extended-period off-shore patrols and increases its ability to protect Lebanon's maritime border.
Rear Admiral Scott renewed the commitment of the United States to a stable, sovereign and independent Lebanon.
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Kevin D. Scott visited Lebanon today and met with Acting Lebanese Naval Commander Colonel Joseph Ghadban to discuss bilateral military cooperation.
During his visit, Rear Admiral Scott emphasized the strong and sustained naval cooperation between the two countries. He also underscored NAVCENT's support for Lebanon's initiatives to implement its obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Rear Admiral Scott also participated in the commissioning ceremony for the "Trablous," a $29.8 million, 42 meter coastal security craft manufactured in the United States. The craft will enable the Lebanese Navy to conduct extended-period off-shore patrols and increases its ability to protect Lebanon's maritime border.
Rear Admiral Scott renewed the commitment of the United States to a stable, sovereign and independent Lebanon.
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