ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the Navy and Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region. Whirlwind is forward-deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region
ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2017) The Coastal Patrol Ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) steams through the Arabian Gulf during Exercise Spartan Kopis 17, June 18. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the Navy and Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region. Whirlwind is forward-deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns)
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