010608-N-0295M-001 Arabian Gulf (June 8, 2001) – The guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) comes alongside the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64) for an underway-refueling exercise. Constellation and Thach are currently on deployment in the Arabian Gulf supporting Operation Southern Watch (OSW). Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED) US Navy 010608-N-0295M-001 The guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) comes alongside the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64) for an underway-refueling exercise

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