The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Thach steams through the Persian Gulf. The ship's mission is to provide anti-surface and anti-submarine protection for carrier strike groups, expeditionary strike groups and other military and merchant shipping. Thach and the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group 7 are currently on a routine deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility focusing on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity.
Date Taken: | 08.16.2009 |
Date Posted: | 08.18.2009 14:39 |
Photo ID: | 196154 |
VIRIN: | 090816-N-3659B-038 |
Resolution: | 3000x1921 |
Size: | 1.16 MB |
Location: | PERSIAN GULF, USCENTCOM, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 39 |
Downloads: | 10 |
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