ARABIAN GULF (April 7, 2021) The U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Adak (WPB 1333) performs precision maneuvers during exercise Neon Defender 21 in the Arabian Gulf. Neon Defender 21 is a bilateral maritime exercise between the U.S. and Bahrain, designed to enhance interoperability and readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities, allowing participating naval forces to effectively develop the necessary skills to address threats to regional security, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Theoren Neal)