210609-N-WQ732-5012 ARABIAN SEA (June 9, 2021) – Capt. Joseph Baggett, commanding officer of guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), renders a hand salute to Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Aslat (F 265) during a passing exercise in the Arabian Sea, June 9. Monterey is operating with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group while deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations and providing airpower to protect and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operation from Afghanistan.

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