A rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), not shown, approaches the coastal patrol ship USS Whirlwind (PC-11), left, to conduct a  personnel transfer.Aug. 18, 2013, in the Persian Gulf. The Monterey was deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
MC3 Billy Ho
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