030325-N-4142G-017 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) -- The Navy frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) comes alongside the USS Constellation (CV 64). Thach is conducting missions with the Constellation battle group in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Felix Garza Jr. (RELEASED) USS Thach FFG-43

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