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Article: USS THACH HELPS PROTECT IRAQI INFRASTRUCTURE IN NORTH ARABIAN GULF
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- August 27, 2009
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USS THACH, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Joseph M. Buliavac, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet
The guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) is providing a vital security presence in the North Arabian Gulf, helping to protect Iraq's critical infrastructure since arriving on station mid-July.
Thach is assigned to Commander, Task Group Iraqi Maritime (CTG-IM) as a picket ship to provide security for the Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT).
"Some of the unique capabilities that Thach provides is a flight deck and two helicopters, which we can use for logistics, surveillance and for ...