Bahrain Is The Home To The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 2: Um Mohd Rhamal shops for food to stock up for next weeks Ramadan November 2, 2002 in Manama, Bahrain. Muslims around the world fast from dawn until dusk during Ramadan. Most countries depend on the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of the holy month. Bahrain is the home port for the United States Navy's 5th Fleet, the battle group that patrols the Gulf. The kingdom is a crucial link in any war with Iraq. The Navy has had a base there since 1948. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)