Keywords: US Navy 070123-N-0696M-052 Pakistani Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Muhammad Afzal Tahir receives the Legion of Merit.jpg en Washington D C Jan 23 2006 - Pakistani Chief of Naval Staff Adm Muhammad Afzal Tahir Chief of Naval Operations CNO Adm Mike Mullen and Naval District Washington Commandant Rear Adm Terrance E McKnight salute during the playing of the countries national anthems at a presentation of the Legion of Merit to Adm Tahir Tahir was recognized for his efforts in conducting maritime security operations and strengthening of cooperation between the two navies in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J McNeeley RELEASED 2006-01-23 070123-N-0696M-052 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 42637 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J McNeeley PD-USGov-Military-Navy Michael G Mullen in 2007 Afzal Tahir Salutes |