French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle and three of its escorts were in Bahrain for a port visit earlier this month and the French task force received transportation and logistical support from U.S. Navy Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Bahrain.
Photo: French Navy
A French junior officer said 80 percent of the resupplied parts were for aircraft and critical to current operational needs.
“It’s difficult to get supplies out on mission and not be able to make port calls at our usual ports,” said Lt. Guillaume Florczyka. “It’s easier for us to work with [NAVSUP FLC Bahrain] than civilian agencies.”
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