190624-A-ET280-2043 ARABIAN GULF (June 24, 2019) The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Monsoon (PC 4) prepare to release the rigid-hull inflatable boat to pick up Iraqi sailors and U.S. Coast Guardsmen for a pre-sail conference. This routine exercise is part of the U.S. Navy’s theater security cooperation to strengthen the partnership with Kuwait and Iraq navies, develop mutual abilities to address threats of freedom of navigation and international commerce. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Bradley McKinley/Released)