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Article: Iraq : USS Thach Helps Protect Iraqi Infrastructure in North Arabian Gulf.
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- Article date:
- August 26, 2009
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Byline: manish03
The guided-missile frigate USS Thach is providing a vital security presence in the North Arabian Gulf, helping to protect Iraq's critical infrastructure since arriving on station in mid-July.
Thach is assigned to Task Group Iraqi Maritime as a picket ship to provide security for the Al Basrah Oil Terminal.
"Some of the unique capabilities that Thach provides is a flight deck and two helicopters, which we can use for logistics, surveillance and for response to contingencies," said Capt. Pete Driscoll, commander of
CTG-IM.
ABOT is an Iraqi oil platform that accounts for a significant percentage of the country's ...