MANAMA, Bahrain (April 16, 2024) Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces, gives opening remarks to participants of the 2024 Maritime Security Conference (MSC) in Manama, Bahrain, April 16. MSC is an annual conference where leaders from Combined Maritime Forces’ partner nations come together to review the accomplishments of the past year and coordinate plans to enhance future maritime security in the Middle East region.