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Persian Gulf (April 14, 2006) -- The Cyclone-class Coastal patrol craft USS Whirlwind (PC 11) protects Iraq's oil terminals in the Northern Persian Gulf. Attached to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 158.1, Whirlwind is on deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the Northern Persian Gulf and protect Iraq's sea-based infrastructure, which provides the Iraqi people the opportunity for self-determination. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 April 14, 2006
Photographer
 Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf
Caption Writer
 Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 PC 11
Other Visible Equipment
 Not available
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Not available