180613-N-NO146 ARABIAN GULF (June 13, 2018) The coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3), left, operates alongside a Mark VI patrol boat in the Arabian Gulf. Hurricane is forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)