Moran was in country to honor the memory of Stearney and meet with military leaders and diplomats in the region to convey America and its allies remain committed and ready to maintain maritime stability, freedom of navigation and security around the world.

The Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Bill Moran arrived at U.S. Naval Force Central Command (NAVCENT)/ U.S. 5th Fleet on Naval Support Activity Bahrain to meet with Sailors, regional allies, Bahraini officials and senior naval leadership Dec. 4.