Caption:
Persian Gulf (Mar. 24, 2005) -- Crew members assigned to the guided
missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43), stand ready for their line handling
duties as the ship makes her approach to the fast combat support ship
USS Camden (AOE 2) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Duluth
(LPD 6). The three ships will be conducting simultaneous under-way
replenishment operations. Thach and Duluth are currently participating
in exercise Arabian Gauntlet 2005. Arabian Gauntlet is a multi-lateral
surface, air and mine countermeasure exercise designed to practice
maritime security operations with our coalition partners and allies in
the region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Richard J.
Brunson (RELEASED)
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