Bahrain Naval Base
Department of State Washington File: Fact Sheet: Coalition Contributions to the War on Terrorism
-- The facilities of the Greek Naval Base and Airbase of Souda, Crete, are used as forward logistic sites to support ships and aircraft moving in the area, as well as other basing settlements across the country. ... -- France is providing its only Carrier Battle Group to support combat operations in the North Arabian Sea. Aircraft from this Battle Group have flown more than 2,000 hours for OEF to date supporting the coalition with air reconnaissance, strike and AEW (Airborne Early Warning) missions. France's naval contribution to OEF accounts for approximately 24 percent of their entire naval forces. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Defense Department Report, August 26: Guantanamo Hearings Proceed
A senior military official who is familiar with the legal proceedings now underway for detainees being held in U.S. custody at Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba says the process "complies with international norms." ... The Navy Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, announced August 26 that the commanding officer of the USS John F. Kennedy has been replaced. The decision to replace Captain Stephen Squires follows an investigation into the July 22 collision of the U.S. aircraft carrier and a small fishing vessel. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: General Franks Praises Allied Troops as Combat Operations Begin
"The ships included the Aegis guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain in the Persian Gulf and two Los Angeles-class submarines, USS Columbia and USS Providence," the naval headquarters said in a prepared statement. "The Royal Navy submarines which launched Tomahawks include the Trafalgar-class HMS Turbulent and Swiftsure class HMS Splendid." ... At Camp Commando, a staging base in Kuwait, an Iraqi Scud missile struck about 10:28 a.m. local time (0728 GMT, 2:28 a.m. EDT), but there were no casualties, according to a CENTCOM report. Both U.S. Marines and British Army soldiers saw the gray missile land just outside the compound, the report said. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
In the 1830s, Bahrain signed the first of many treaties with Britain, who offered Bahrain naval protection from Ottoman Turkey in exchange for unfettered access to the Gulf. Oil was discovered in 1932, and large-scale oil-drilling soon followed. Oil money brought improved education and health care to Bahrain. It also brought the British closer: The main British naval base in the region was moved to Bahrain in 1935. ... A dependable shortwave receiver is desirable due to atmospheric conditions around Bahrain, which frequently cause poor reception-especially of VOA. Equipment must be adjustable to the local 220V, 50-cycle power. An all-channel TV antenna that also serves for FM stereo might be the best buy, and it is available locally. You can receive Armed Forces Network broadcasts if you have an AFRTS decoder. The Ship's Store at the Naval Base carries the decoders, but they are not always in stock. There are no restrictions on shipping decoders or satellite dishes to post. Newspapers, Magazines, and Technical JournalsLast Updated: 1/18/2004 6:14 AM ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - Near East and North Africa
U.S. Department of StateBackground Notes: Bahrain, October 1996Bureau of Public AffairsOfficial Name: State of BahrainPROFILEGeographyArea: 693 sq. km. (268 sq. mi.); about four times the size of Washington, DC. Bahrain is an archipelago consisting of 33 islands, only six of them inhabited.Cities: Capital--Manama (pop. 145,000--1993 est.). Other city--Al Muharraq (81,000--1993 est.).Terrain: Low interior plateau and hill on main island.Climate: Hot and humid from May-September, temperate from October-April.PeopleNationality: Noun and adjective--Bahraini(s).Population (1996 est.): 586,000; 66% indigenous.Ethnic groups: Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab 10%, Iranian 8%.Religions: Shi'a and Sunni Muslim.Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, Urdu.Education: Attendance--73%. Literacy (1990 est.)--77% (male 82%, female 69%).Work force (1987 est.): 197,000 (about 44% indigenous, 56% expatriate). Industry and commerce--74%. Services--19%. Agriculture--4%. Government--3% ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Fact Sheet: Coalition Contributions to the War on Terrorism
-- The facilities of the Greek Naval Base and Airbase of Souda, Crete, are used as forward logistic sites to support ships and aircraft moving in the area, as well as other basing settlements across the country. ... -- Turkey has five ships participating in NATO counter-terrorism operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Aksaz Naval Base and Antalya Sea Port are being used to support these ships. ... -- France provided its only Carrier Battle Group to support combat operations in the North Arabian Sea. Aircraft from this Battle Group have flown more than 2,000 hours for OEF to date, supporting the coalition with air reconnaissance, strike and AEW (Airborne Early Warning) missions. France's naval contribution to OEF accounts for approximately 24 percent of their entire naval forces. ... [Read More]
Background Notes: Bahrain
Background Notes: BahrainPA/PCSource: Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public AffairsDate: Nov 28, 199111/28/91Category: Country DataRegion: MidEast/North AfricaCountry: BahrainSubject: Military Affairs, Cultural Exchange, Travel, History, International Organizations, Trade/Economics[TEXT]Official Name: State of BahrainPROFILEGeographyArea: 693 sq. km. (268 sq. mi.); about four times the size ofWashington, DC. Bahrain is an archipelago consisting of 33 islands,only 5 of them inhabited. Cities: Capital--Manama (pop. 122,000--1985 est.). Other city--Al Muharraq. ... [Read More]
Bahrain (11/04)
The American Mission Hospital, affiliated with the National Evangelical Church, has operated continuously in Bahrain for more than a century. Bahrain has also been a base for U.S. naval activity in the Gulf since 1947. When Bahrain became independent, the U.S.-Bahrain relationship was formalized with the establishment of diplomatic relations. The U.S. embassy at Manama was opened September 21, 1971, and a resident ambassador was sent in 1974. The Bahraini embassy in Washington, DC, opened in 1977. In October 1991, Amir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa made a state visit to Washington. In 2001, Amir Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa made his first visit to the U.S. after succeeding his father in 1999. He returned to Washington on an official visit in January 2003. ... [Read More]
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