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050629-N-4309A-039 Persian Gulf (June 29, 2005) - Members of the boarding team from the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Aquidneck (WPB 1309), make their way to board fishing dhows in the area near the Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT). Aquidneck and the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) are combining efforts under Coalition Task Force Five Eight (CTF-58) in support of maritime security operations (MSO) by conducting security support for the Iraqi oil platforms. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or ot
050629-N-4309A-039 Persian Gulf (June 29, 2005) - Members of the boarding team from the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Aquidneck (WPB 1309), make their way to board fishing dhows in the area near the Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT). Aquidneck and the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) are combining efforts under Coalition Task Force Five Eight (CTF-58) in support of maritime security operations (MSO) by conducting security support for the Iraqi oil platforms. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Aaron Ansarov (RELEASED) US Navy 050629-N-4309A-039 Members of the boarding team from the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Aquidneck (WPB 1309), make their way to board fishing dhows in the area near the Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT)
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