Fifth Fleet Completes Challenging Navigation

The US Fifth Fleet is stationed in Bahrain, and provides many different services to the United States, 

the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the world.

But this time, it was their navigation skills that are being heralded.  On April 4, 

these skilled seamen completed a transit of the Suez Canal.

The canal is 120 miles long and 79 feet deep, and at some points is no more than 200 feet wide.  This is very significant considering the size of the USS Enterprise, the vessel that made the trip.  The Enterprise is the Navy's largest ship, stretching 1,123 feet and is 257 feet wide at the flight deck.  

But with months of training, the crew successfully completed the 20-hour voyage, ending at the Red Sea.

Without a doubt, this was a culminating transit for the USS Enterprise, 

that is on its 22nd and final deployment.

Thanks to the USS Enterprise for its dedicated service, 

and most important, those who manned the carrier!

To read entire article, please visit Fifth Fleet web page.

An Historic Day in Bahrain Government

For the first time, the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain is passing Constitutional amendments.  Twenty-one changes were proposed, and Bahrain's MPs approved nineteen.  The two that were not approved still have a chance of being passed as well, depending on the outcome of a vote by the Shura Council.
His Majesty, King Hamad, submitted proposals in January that were in accordance with the principles of the National Action Charter.  Some of those proposals were altered to make them more beneficial for the people.  Those changes received the approval of the King.
The underlying consequence of these new amendments is that the people of Bahrain will have more power and control in the government, as will the National Assembly.
A great movement is happening in Bahrain, being led by His Majesty, the King.  The people are being heard, and their leaders are responding!

To read the full article, please visit Trade Arabia.

Health Care

Bahrain is doing its part when it comes to health care for others.  It has just opened a health care facility in Khan Yunis in Gaza.  The facility will be dedicated to the care of Palestinian refugees, including 6,000 diabetics, and 10,000 children.  The $7.16 Million  facility was constructed with the help of the Royal Charity Organization (RCO) of Bahrain and the UN Relief and Works Agency.  The center is the largest of its kind in the area.

Business is Coming Back

Bahrain's economy is beginning to climb again in the real estate and home industry.  Many foreign workers have come to the country since January to work in the gas and oil industry.  With this new influx of people, the real estate industry has improved, and the educational institutions have benefited from it as well.  Private schools have a waiting list for the first time since last year, creating excitement in that industry.
The progress, while welcomed, is just a step.  With the many positive changes happening in the Kingdom, look for these kinds of results in more industries throughout Bahrain!

Heroic Saves

Everyone dreams of doing something great and memorable.  But when it comes time to be a hero, many of us shrink under the pressure.  Maybe it's too dangerous, too risky, or too something else.  But the hero is the one that attacks adversity.
A young teenager on his way to school became a hero when he saved his fellow students from crashing as the bus driver passed out from an apparent heart attack.

To read entire article please visit FoxNews.

Some heroes don't even know who they are helping.  They just see an opportunity to do something good, expecting nothing in return.  The 19th Dead Sea Half Marathon saw some personal bests this year.  Two Bahrain Road Runners, Nada Jamsheer and Karla Solano recorded personal bests, running the race in two hour and nine minutes and two hours and eleven minutes respectively.  Jamsheer and Solano were two of 7,000 runners from 52 different countries.  

What makes this event so special was that this year, proceeds went to Jordan's Society for the Care of Neurological Patients.

To read more about the Bahrain Road Runners, visit their website.

Mike Wallace

Mike Wallace, famous American journalist and internationally recognized correspondent of 60 Minutes, died today in New Caanan, Connecticut.
Most famous for the CBS hit 60 Minutes, Wallace was the original correspondent, beginning in 1968 and continuing as the main face of the show until 2006.  After 2006, Wallace would conduct occasional interviews.  He was an extremely decorated interviewer, accumulating several accolades, including over 20 Emmy awards.  Mr. Wallace interviewed a variety of people, ranging from world leaders, dignitaries, and officials, to sports and entertainment stars, to war heroes, to outcast members of society and criminals.

Wallace was 93 years old.