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RMK2C7FF–The U.S. Navy Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt steams underway during Exercise Spartan Kopis August 9, 2017 in the Arabian Gulf.
RMDAB0T4–The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transits from Khalifa Bin Salman Port to Mina Salman Pier. The arrival of Thund
RM2JFF8C0–220624-N-NR343-2906 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 24, 2022) Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transit the Strait of Hormuz, June 24. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas A. Russell)
RME0JK94–The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transits alongside other PCs during a formation exercise. U.S. coastal patrol s
RMR994B7–181216-A-QM520-1086 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 16, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team disembarks from Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) on a rigid hull inflatable boat in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian ocean and the three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Private 1st Class Preston Hammon/Released)
RMDAAWXM–Patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) floats off the motor transport vessel M/V Eide Transporter. The PC’s arrival brings
RM2JEF1EB–220626-N-NS602-1416 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roland A. Franklin)
RM2MC4G99–220624-N-NR343-2906 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (June 24, 2022) Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transit the Strait of Hormuz, June 24. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
RMPMTRMT–September 16, 2018 - ARABIAN GULF - ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2018) A MK-60 Griffin surface-to-surface missile is launched from the coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Ships attached to U.S. 5th Fleet's Task Force 55 are conducting missile and naval gun exercises against high speed maneuvering targets to advance their ability to defend minesweepers and other coastal patrol ships. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the U.S. Centr
RM2MC5FEM–220626-N-NS602-1416 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability.
RM2JTFT0K–The U.S. Navy prevented a support ship, the Shahid Baziar, left, belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN), from capturing an unmanned surface vessel (USV) operated by the U.S. 5th Fleet in the Arabian Gulf on August 29-30, 2022. The actions taken by U.S. naval forces in response resulted in the IRGCN vessel disconnecting the towing line to the USV and departing the area approximately four hours later. The U.S. Navy resumed operations without further incident. The U.S. Navy patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), seen here in a screenshot taken from a video, appro
RMRTB68E–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 7, 2019) Sailors carry a flag staff aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMDAAWX2–Patrol coastal ship (from left) USS Squall (PC 7), USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), and USS Tempest (PC 2) prepare to float off the motor transport vessel M/V Eide Transporter. The PCs’ arrival brings the total number to eight PCs here to support maritime securit
RM2JEF1F0–220626-A-JJ498-1224 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) A Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel, U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142), and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ian Miller)
RMT0KY0G–ARABIAN GULF (March 18, 2019) The Mark 38 .25mm machine gun fires toward a floating target during a gunnery exercise aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Nicholas Zehrung/ Released)
RM2MC5FEA–220626-A-JJ498-1224 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) A Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel, U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142), and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability.
RM2JEF1F4–220626-N-NS602-1402 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), U.S. Coast guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roland A. Franklin)
RMRTBNYM–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2019) Sailors observe the anchor chain lowering aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMDAAWX3–Patrol coastal ship (from left) USS Squall (PC 7), USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), and USS Tempest (PC 2) prepare to float off the motor transport vessel M/V Eide Transporter. The PCs’ arrival brings the total number to eight PCs here to support maritime securit
RMDAB0T9–The coastal patrol ship USS Squall (PC 7) transits from Khalifa Bin Salman Port to Mina Salman Pier. The arrival of Squall, USS
RM2MC5FE9–220626-N-NS602-1402 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) Littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), U.S. Coast guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability.
RM2JEF1FR–220626-A-JJ498-1217 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) A Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel, littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), and U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ian Miller)
RMRTBNYB–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2019) Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 3) Sailors ride in a rigid-hull inflatable boat. Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMDAB0TH–The coastal patrol ship USS Tempest (PC 2) transits from Khalifa Bin Salman Port to Mina Salman Pier. The arrival of Tempest, U
RM2MC5FET–220626-A-JJ498-1220 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) A Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel, littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability.
RM2JEF1GN–220626-A-JJ498-1220 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) A Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel, littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ian Miller)
RMRTB68M–MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 7, 2019) Sailors retrieve line in preparation for departure aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRCFJMB–ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 9, 2019) U.S. Navy Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), U.S. Coast Guard Island-class patrol cutter USCGC Wrangell WPD (1332), Royal Bahrain Naval Force Al-Manama-class FPB 62 guided-missile patrol combatant 50 and fast-attack missile craft Al Taweela 23 maneuver behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) during exercise Neon Union 19. Neon Union 19 is a bilateral air and surface maritime security operations exercise to strengthen critical warfighting capabilities and enhance interoperability and operational readiness b
RM2H59157–211106-A-PX137-0124 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 05, 2021) Cyclone class Patrol (coastal) ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) fires a Griffin Missile during a test and proficiency fire in the Arabian Gulf Nov. 5. Thunderbolt, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55, is supporting maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Aleksander Fomin)
RMT1RYMN–ARABIAN GULF (Mar. 22, 2019) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Whirlwind (PC 11) and the Island-class patrol boat USCGC Aquidneck (WPB 1309 Maneuver in formation. Thunderbolt and Aquidneck are forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Nicholas Zehrung/ Released)
RMDAB0TP–The coastal patrol ship USS Tempest (PC 2) transits from Khalifa Bin Salman Port to Mina Salman Pier. The arrival of Tempest, U
RM2MC5FE6–220626-A-JJ498-1217 ARABIAN GULF (June 26, 2022) A Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel, littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), and U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof (WPB 1318) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability.
RM2NWXKJF–230203-N-TC338-1046 BAB AL-MANDEB STRAIT (Feb. 3, 2023) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), left, transits through the Bab al-Mandeb (BAM) strait with the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams (ESB 4), Feb. 3, 2023. Hershel 'Woody' Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests.
RMRTBNYG–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2019) Engineman 2nd Class John Vankouwenberg raises the Union Jack aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMHF22RB–The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transits alongside other PCs during a formation exercise. U.S. coastal patrol ships are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor M. Smith/Released) CTG 55.2 Group Formation (Image 9 of 10) (13913902553)
RMMT6YME–ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2017) The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) conducts passenger transfers with two rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIB) during a test and proficiency fire evolution of the griffin missile system onboard 5 PC’s in the Arabian Gulf, July 18. Thunderbolt is one of ten coastal patrol ships assigned to Coastal Patrol Squadron (PCRON) 1 home-ported in Manama, Bahrain in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Bruns)
RMRTB68R–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 7, 2019) Operations Specialist Seaman Joseph Parrella uses a radio aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMMT6YMC–ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2017) The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) conducts passenger transfers with two rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIB) during a test and proficiency fire evolution of the griffin missile system onboard 5 PC’s in the Arabian Gulf, July 18-20. Thunderbolt is one of ten coastal patrol ships assigned to Coastal Patrol Squadron (PCRON) 1 home-ported in Manama, Bahrain in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Bryce Brun
RMMRP476–170617-N-XP344-081 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 27, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Michael T. McArawas, commanding officer of the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) and native of Erie, Pennsylvania, second from, has his Command-at-Sea Pin placed on his uniform from his spouse after a change of command ceremony held shipboard while pierside at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Thunderbolt is one of 10 PCs forward deployed to Manama, Bahrain, whose mission is coastal patrol and interdiction surveillance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Kinney)
RMRTBNXW–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Jaxon Cook dons search and rescue gear aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMMRP477–170617-N-XP344-055 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 27, 2017) From left, Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Yuhas, a native of Cave Creek, Arizona and former commanding officer of the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), salutes Lt. Cmdr. Michael T. McArawas, a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and current commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony held shipboard while pierside at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Thunderbolt is one of 10 PCs forward deployed to Manama, Bahrain, whose mission is coastal patrol and interdiction surveillance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
RMRTB68F–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 7, 2019) Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oscar Rodriguez secures line aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMMRP479–170617-N-XP344-057 MANAMA, Bahrain (June 27, 2017) From left, Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Yuhas, a native of Cave Creek, Arizona and former commanding officer of the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), salutes Lt. Cmdr. Michael T. McArawas, a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and current commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony held shipboard while pierside at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Thunderbolt is one of 10 PCs forward deployed to Manama, Bahrain, whose mission is coastal patrol and interdiction surveillance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
RM2NWYE0N–230114-N-EG592-1118 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 14, 2023) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) heave in line as the ship departs Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Jan. 14. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
RMMT6F89–ARABIAN GULF (July 20, 2017) A griffin missile is launched from coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during a test and proficiency fire exercise, July 18. USS Chinook is one of ten coastal patrol ships assigned to Coastal Patrol Squadron (PCRON) 1 home-ported in Manama, Bahrain in support of maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin L. Simmons)
RM2GKNWTN–210608-N-RG587-1423 ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2021) Guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Monomoy (WPB 1326), and Kuwait Navy patrol boats KNS Istiqlal (P5702) and KNS Al-Garoh (P3725), operate in formation during Eager Defender 21 in the Arabian Gulf, June 8. Eager Defender 21 is the capstone in a series of bilateral exercises between Kuwait and U.S. naval forces, focused on enhancing mutual capabilities and interoperability in maritime security operations.
RMRTBNY5–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2019) Information Systems Technician 1st Class Clarance Duncan secures a line aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RM2GKNWTB–210608-N-RG587-1726 ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2021) Guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Monomoy (WPB 1326), and Kuwait Navy patrol boats KNS Istiqlal (P5702) and KNS Al-Garoh (P3725), operate in formation during Eager Defender 21 in the Arabian Gulf, June 8. Eager Defender 21 is the capstone in a series of bilateral exercises between Kuwait and U.S. naval forces, focused on enhancing mutual capabilities and interoperability in maritime security operations.
RMRTBNYK–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2019) Electricians Mate 2nd Class Aaron Averre resets the bow-hook to the rigid-hull inflatable boat aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RM2GKNWT3–210608-N-RG587-1336 ARABIAN GULF (June 8, 2021) Guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Monomoy (WPB 1326), and Kuwait Navy patrol boats KNS Istiqlal (P5702) and KNS Al-Garoh (P3725), operate in formation during Eager Defender 21 in the Arabian Gulf, June 8. Eager Defender 21 is the capstone in a series of bilateral exercises between Kuwait and U.S. naval forces, focused on enhancing mutual capabilities and interoperability in maritime security operations.
RM2H0E5XX–210207-A-BD272-0523 GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 7, 2021) – Patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transits the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 7. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRTB68J–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 7,2019) Lt. j.g. Enrique Montygierd, operations officer, uses the 1MC shipboard announcing system aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RM2H0E5XJ–210207-A-BD272-0491 GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 7, 2021) – Patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), left, and amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) transit the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 7. Thunderbolt and San Diego are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RM2H0F585–210221-A-BD272-0632 SEA OF OMAN (Feb. 21, 2021) – Patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), left, and patrol vessel RNOV Sadh (Z 22) sail in formation during coalition exercise Khunjar Hadd 26 in the Sea of Oman, Feb. 21. Khunjar Hadd 26 is an annual exercise meant to enhance mutual maritime capabilities and interoperability between the U.S., Omani, French and United Kingdom military forces in order to address threats to freedom of navigation and the free flow of international commerce.
RM2H0F78W–210222-A-BD272-0689 SEA OF OMAN (Feb. 22, 2021) – Patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), left, guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73), right, and corvette RNOV Al Rasikh (Q 42) sail in formation during coalition exercise Khunjar Hadd 26 in the Sea of Oman, Feb. 22. Khunjar Hadd 26 is an annual exercise meant to enhance mutual maritime capabilities and interoperability between the U.S., Omani, French and United Kingdom military forces in order to address threats to freedom of navigation and the free flow of international commerce.
RM2NWWRM3–230114-N-EG592-1090 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 14, 2023) Patrol coastal ship USS Sirocco (PC 6) departs Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Jan. 14. Sirocco is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
RMRTBNY7–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2019) Chief Boatswain's Mate Luichy Victorianoabrej, left, directs a rigid-hull inflatable boat exercise aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RM2NWWPC5–230114-N-EG592-1051 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 14, 2023) Patrol coastal ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) departs Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Jan. 14. Hurricane is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
RMRTC7C4–ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 10, 2019) Mineman 3rd Class Jaxon Cook, assigned to Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), stands at the front of a rigid-hull inflatable boat during small boat operations. Thunderbolt is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RM2NWKX15–230114-N-EG592-1068 MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 14, 2023) Capt. Dave Coles, deputy commander, Destroyer Squadron Fifty, removes a line from a bollard as patrol coastal ship USS Sirocco (PC 6) departs Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Jan. 14. Sirocco is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
RMRAENJ4–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) The Cyclone-class Coastal Patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) patrols the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMHFCPA1–U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 3, 2013) Patrol coastal ship (from left) USS Squall (PC 7), USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), and USS Tempest (PC 2) prepare to float off the motor transport vessel M/V Eide Transporter. The PCs’ arrival brings the total number to eight PCs here to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle A. Brandt/Released) PC ship floatoff aboard M-V Eide Transporter 130703-N-ZX160-469
RMHFB2W3–140408-N-QP268-249 ARABIAN GULF (April 8, 2014) Patrol coastal ship USS Sirocco (PC 6), front, assigned to Patrol Coastal Squadron One, transits in formation alongside other patrol ships during a maneuvering exercise, April 8. Sirocco is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martin Cuaron/Released) Coastal Patrol Command 140408-N-LO156-249 (13908126975)
RMMT514Y–The USS “Thunderbolt“ (PC-12), a U.S. Navy Cyclone-class patrol (coastal) ship, sails during a trilateral exercise in the Arabian Gulf, on July 25, 2017. The trilateral exercise, hosted by the U.S. Navy, incorporated the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard, along with the Kuwaiti and Iraqi Navy and Coast Guard, in order to develop the skills and relations of the Coalition forces to work together in support of regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton T. Smith)
RMMT515F–The USS “Thunderbolt“ (PC-12), left, and USS “Squall“ (PC-7), right, both U.S. Navy Cyclone-class patrol (coastal) ships, sail during a trilateral exercise in the Arabian Gulf, on July 25, 2017. The trilateral exercise, hosted by the U.S. Navy, incorporated the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard, along with the Kuwaiti and Iraqi Navy and Coast Guard, in order to develop the skills and relations of the Coalition forces to work together in support of regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton T. Smith)
RMMN20BK–ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) participates in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)
RMRAENJA–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 14, 2018) Sailors aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) exercise while transiting the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMMN20BD–ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Hurricane (PC-3), right, and USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) participate in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)
RMRAENHY–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 14, 2018) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) passes a dhow in the Gulf of Oman. THUNDERBOLT is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMMN20BG–ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Hurricane (PC-3), left, and USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) participate in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)
RMRAENHD–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) Sailors from the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) speak to dhow crewmembers during maritime security operations. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMMN20BH–ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) The avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry (MCM-3), right, and the cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC-12), participate in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)
RMRAENJJ–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 14, 2018) Sailors aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) stand lookout watch in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMMN20BJ–ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 9, 2017) A rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the cyclone-class patrol coastal ship USS Thunderbolt (PC-12) and USS Hurricane (PC-3) participate in high-value asset escort training Aug. 9 2017. Exercise Spartan Kopis is a Task Force (TF) 55-led exercise between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard in order to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term security and stability in the region (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)
RMMT515G–The USCGC “Maui” (WPB-1304), a U.S. Coast Guard Island-class Cutter, left, and the USS “Thunderbolt“ (PC-12), a U.S. Navy Cyclone-class patrol (coastal) ship, right, sail during a trilateral exercise in the Arabian Gulf, on July 25, 2017. The trilateral exercise, hosted by the U.S. Navy, incorporated the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard, along with the Kuwaiti and Iraqi Navy and Coast Guard, in order to develop the skills and relations of the Coalition forces to work together in support of regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton T. Smith)
RMRAENJ3–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 14, 2018) A Sailor aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) captures photographs of ship activity in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENHP–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) A U.S. Navy Sailor from the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) speaks to a dhow crewmember during maritime security operations. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENJE–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) U.S. Army Specialist David Resnick, a Combat Cameraman, takes photographs aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENHE–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) U.S. Army Sgt. Gavin Wilson hands out supplies from the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) to dhow crewmembers. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENHR–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 14, 2018) A U.S. Coast Guard maritime security response team member performs a functions check aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12). Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENHX–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) U.S. Army Sgt. Gavin Wilson hands out supplies from the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) to dhow crewmembers. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENJ9–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 13, 2018) A U.S. Navy Sailor performs a safety check on an M240B machine gun aboard the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENJH–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2018) Chief Quartermaster Christian Sloan and Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jake Keen stand watch aboard Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) while transiting the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENJD–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 13, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team personnel train on a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENJP–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 13, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team personnel train on a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMRAENJB–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 13, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team personnel train on a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
RMPTFRND–ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2017) The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) conducts passenger transfers with two rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIB) during a test and proficiency fire evolution of the griffin missile system onboard 5 PC’s in the Arabian Gulf, July 18. Thunderbolt is one of ten coastal patrol ships assigned to Coastal Patrol Squadron (PCRON) 1 home-ported in Manama, Bahrain in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation.
RMPTFRNB–ARABIAN GULF (July 18, 2017) The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) conducts passenger transfers with two rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIB) during a test and proficiency fire evolution of the griffin missile system onboard 5 PC’s in the Arabian Gulf, July 18-20. Thunderbolt is one of ten coastal patrol ships assigned to Coastal Patrol Squadron (PCRON) 1 home-ported in Manama, Bahrain in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation.
RMPWT2F7–MANAMA, Bahrain (June 27, 2017) Lt. Cmdr. Michael T. McArawas, commanding officer of the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) and native of Erie, Pennsylvania, second from, has his Command-at-Sea Pin placed on his uniform from his spouse after a change of command ceremony held shipboard while pierside at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Thunderbolt is one of 10 PCs forward deployed to Manama, Bahrain, whose mission is coastal patrol and interdiction surveillance. (
RMPWT2FA–MANAMA, Bahrain (June 27, 2017) From left, Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Yuhas, a native of Cave Creek, Arizona and former commanding officer of the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), salutes Lt. Cmdr. Michael T. McArawas, a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and current commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony held shipboard while pierside at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Thunderbolt is one of 10 PCs forward deployed to Manama, Bahrain, whose mission is coastal patrol and interdiction surveillance. (
RMPWT2F9–MANAMA, Bahrain (June 27, 2017) From left, Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Yuhas, a native of Cave Creek, Arizona and former commanding officer of the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), salutes Lt. Cmdr. Michael T. McArawas, a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and current commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony held shipboard while pierside at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Thunderbolt is one of 10 PCs forward deployed to Manama, Bahrain, whose mission is coastal patrol and interdiction surveillance. (
RMPTFNT2–ARABIAN GULF (July 20, 2017) A griffin missile is launched from coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during a test and proficiency fire exercise, July 18. USS Chinook is one of ten coastal patrol ships assigned to Coastal Patrol Squadron (PCRON) 1 home-ported in Manama, Bahrain in support of maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
RMPR57R9–ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2018) Sailors receive training on the bridge of coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) prior to a MK-60 Griffin guided missile system shoot. Ships attached to U.S. 5th Fleet's Task Force 55 are conducting Griffin surface-to-surface missile and naval gun exercises against high speed maneuvering targets to advance their ability to defend minesweepers and other coastal patrol ships. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and secu
RMPR57RG–ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2018) A Griffin missile is launched from coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during a MK-60 Griffin guided missile system shoot. Ships attached to U.S. 5th Fleet's Task Force 55 are conducting Griffin surface-to-surface missile and naval gun exercises against high speed maneuvering targets to advance their ability to defend minesweepers and other coastal patrol ships. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in t
RMPR57R5–ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2018) Coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) sails in open water prior to a MK-60 Griffin guided missile system shoot. Ships attached to U.S. 5th Fleet's Task Force 55 are conducting Griffin surface-to-surface missile and naval gun exercises against high speed maneuvering targets to advance their ability to defend minesweepers and other coastal patrol ships. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the U.S. Centr
RMPR57R6–ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2018) A rigid-hull inflatable boat steers toward coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) prior to a MK-60 Griffin guided missile system shoot. Ships attached to U.S. 5th Fleet's Task Force 55 are conducting Griffin surface-to-surface missile and naval gun exercises against high speed maneuvering targets to advance their ability to defend minesweepers and other coastal patrol ships. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and se
RMPR57RA–ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 16, 2018) A Griffin missile is launched from coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during a MK-60 Griffin guided missile system shoot. Ships attached to U.S. 5th Fleet's Task Force 55 are conducting Griffin surface-to-surface missile and naval gun exercises against high speed maneuvering targets to advance their ability to defend minesweepers and other coastal patrol ships. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in t
RMRB5YP1–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2018) Quartermaster 3rd Class Tresean Phillips stands watch aboard Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during a maritime patrol in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian ocean and the three strategic choke points.
RMRB5YP2–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 16, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team disembarks from Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) on a rigid hull inflatable boat in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian ocean and the three strategic choke points.
RMRB5YP3–GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2018) Quartermaster 3rd Class Tresean Phillips, right, and Gunner’s Mate Seaman Caleb Hill stand watch aboard Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) during a maritime patrol in the Gulf of Oman. Thunderbolt is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian ocean and the three strategic choke points.
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