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050323-N-6932B-007 Persian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2005) - Seaman Gabriel Spahn, left, and Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Gabriel Salinas, both assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43), approach the Royal Bahrain Navy ship Muharraq (FSGH 51) in a 24-foot Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) while conducting operations in the Persian Gulf in support of 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. Navy photo by P
050323-N-6932B-007 Persian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2005) - Seaman Gabriel Spahn, left, and Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Gabriel Salinas, both assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43), approach the Royal Bahrain Navy ship Muharraq (FSGH 51) in a 24-foot Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) while conducting operations in the Persian Gulf in support of 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. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Richard J. Brunson (RELEASED) US Navy 050323-N-6932B-007 Seaman Gabriel Spahn, left, and Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Gabriel Salinas, both assigned to the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43), approach the Royal Bahrain Navy ship Muharraq (FSGH 5
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