Shannon Renfroe

Shannon is a reporter and photographer for Stars and Stripes based in Manama, Bahrain, where she writes about military operations and current events. She has 23 years of experience as a Navy communications professional.

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Sailors man the rails of the USS Gerald R. Ford as they depart Naval Station Norfolk, Va., in June 2021.

Time-based promotion system for Navy’s junior sailors begins next week

A new Navy promotion system for junior enlisted sailors that will base advancement on time in the service will take effect Monday.

Sculptures made of white travertine line the walkway leading to the Bahrain National Museum in Manama.

Discover Bahrain’s heritage through a visit to its eclectic national museum

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meets with sailors during a tour of Task Force 59, at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in Manama, Bahrain, June 4, 2024.

Navy focuses on rapidly changing battle technology, Franchetti says in Bahrain

An unmanned surface vehicle is loaded onto the littoral combat ship USS Canberra on April 23, 2024, at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., as part of the first embarkation of the mine countermeasures mission package. The Navy plans to deploy littoral combat ships to the Middle East for mine countermeasure operations.

LCS quartet being lined up by Navy for Middle East mine operations

The souk in Muharraq, Bahrain, has myriad shops offering everything from clothing and household goods to perfumes, spices and gold jewelry.

Muharraq souk is a bazaar binge with a plunge into Bahrain’s architectural revival

The souk on historic Muharraq Island, north of Manama, Bahrain, blends traditional market life and architectural innovation while underscoring Bahrain’s recent architectural revitalization to boost tourism.

Seaman William Hube explains the steering of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington to a group of Ukrainian children during a port visit in Riga, Latvia, in 2022. Sailors proficient in certain languages, including Ukrainian and Latvian, can earn a $500 bonus by qualifying under a Navy testing program outlined in an April 24 memo.

Russian, Thai among 14 languages that can earn sailors bonus cash

Sailors proficient in Russian or any one of 13 other high-demand languages may be able to add a one-time $500 bonus to their paycheck under a new Navy testing program.

Students at Bahrain Elementary, Middle and High School are set to return to their campus Sunday, nearly three weeks after the school was closed because of significant water damage from a major rainstorm that hit the Persian Gulf region April 15-16, 2024.

DODEA school in Bahrain reopens following damage from historic storm

Students at the Department of Defense Education Activity’s school in Bahrain are set to return to classrooms Sunday, nearly three weeks after water damage caused by torrential rainfall forced the campus in Juffair to close.

Off the spring season menu at Petiole, compressed tofu is given the appearance of scallops. The dish also has cauliflower and bean puree, served with green beans and drizzled with a soy chili dressing.

Fully vegan eatery in Bahrain offers a rarity loaded with divine experiences

Petiole, one of the few fully vegan restaurants in Bahrain, is a sanctuary for vegan food enthusiasts.

A memorial honors the sacrifices of Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bruckenthal, Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Pernaselli and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Watts, service members from the USS Firebolt, who were killed in a 2004 attack.

20th anniversary tribute honors 3 USS Firebolt service members killed in blast

Hundreds of service members and senior military officials gathered at Naval Support Activity Bahrain on Wednesday to mark 20 years since a Persian Gulf suicide bombing killed three people aboard the patrol ship USS Firebolt.

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