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Caption:
Persian Gulf (Oct. 18, 2006) -- The Cyclone-class Coastal patrol craft
USS Whirlwind (PC 11), steams along while escorting the Navy's new
Joint Maritime Staging Terminal (JMAST) that will support
multi-national commander with Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the
Persian Gulf. MSO sets the conditions for security and stability in the
maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and
security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists
use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport
personnel, weapons or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin K. Thomas (RELEASED)
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