160815-N-GP524-894 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 15, 2016) The Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), transit the Arabian Gulf in formation as part of a Commander, Task Force 55 bilateral exercise. The participates in bilateral exercises with partner nations routinely to build and strengthen interoperability throughout the region. Commander, Task Force 55 controls surface forces including Navy patrol crafts and Coast Guard patrol boats throughout the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge/Released)

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