multinational task force established to conduct anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

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GULF OF ADEN (May 14, 2010) Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team of the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) wait for instructions to resume counter piracy operations. San Jacinto is part of Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

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