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WASHINGTON: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen presented Pakistani Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir with the Legion of Merit medal during an award ceremony Jan. 24.
Tahir received the award in recognition of his efforts in promoting bilateral cooperation in regional maritime and security affairs. These efforts allowed U.S. and coalition vessels to successfully conduct maritime security operations (MSO) within the U.S. 5th Fleet
