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    USS GLADIATOR TRANSIT ARABIAN GULF [Image 2 of 8]

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    A large military amphibious or roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel is underway on calm, hazy waters, accompanied by a smaller military patrol or landing craft. The large vessel displays what appears to be an Australian naval ensign at its mast. The scene suggests a naval operation or exercise, with the smaller craft operating in close proximity to the larger ship.

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    04.20.2021

    Photo by Pfc. Zion Thomas 

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    210420-A-MU580-1051 ARABIAN GULF (April 20, 2021) - Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship dock RFA Cardigan Bay (L 3009), left, operates with a Mark VI patrol boat attached to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56 during exercise Artemis Trident 21 in the Arabian Gulf, April 20. Artemis Trident 21 is a multilateral mine countermeasures exercise between the UK, Australia, France and U.S., designed to enhance mutual interoperability and capabilities in mine hunting and clearance, maritime security and dive operations, 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. Zion Thomas)

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    Date Taken: 04.20.2021
    Date Posted: 04.29.2021 06:41
    Photo ID: 6621620
    VIRIN: 210420-A-MU580-1051
    Resolution: 4296x2864
    Size: 2.65 MB
    Location: BH
    Web Views: 75
    Downloads: 18

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    The image shows three military naval vessels operating in formation on calm, open blue-gray waters under a hazy sky. The vessels appear to be gray-painted warships of varying sizes, consistent with a naval exercise or patrol operation. Visibility is reduced by atmospheric haze on the horizon.
    A large military amphibious or roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel is underway on calm, hazy waters, accompanied by a smaller military patrol or landing craft. The large vessel displays what appears to be an Australian naval ensign at its mast. The scene suggests a naval operation or exercise, with the smaller craft operating in close proximity to the larger ship.
    Two military naval vessels are positioned on calm, blue waters under a hazy sky. The foreground ship displays the number '3' on its hull and flies an American flag, identifying it as a U.S. Navy vessel. A second vessel, visible in the background to the left, appears to bear the hull marking 'M653' or similar designation.
    A large military vessel, hull number L3009, is anchored or underway on calm, open blue water under a hazy sky. A smaller vessel is visible in the background to the right. The ship appears to be a naval landing ship or logistics vessel painted in light grey.
    Two gray naval vessels are operating in calm, open blue waters under a hazy sky. The foreground vessel is clearly marked 'M647' and flies what appears to be a French tricolor flag, identifying it as a French Navy ship. A second similar vessel is visible in the background to the right.
    The image shows a formation of approximately five naval or coast guard vessels spread across a calm, flat sea under a hazy blue sky. The vessels appear to be gray/white in color, consistent with military or government maritime patrol craft. The scene suggests a coordinated naval exercise, patrol formation, or official maritime operation.
    The image shows a group of military naval vessels operating on calm, glassy waters under a hazy sky. The primary vessel in the foreground is a Royal Navy mine countermeasures ship bearing the hull number M33 and flying what appears to be the White Ensign. Two smaller patrol or fast attack craft are visible in the background.
    A team of four workers on the deck of a naval or research vessel are handling what appears to be an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or oceanographic equipment secured in a metal cage frame with blue flotation buoys. The equipment is being prepared for deployment or has just been recovered, with visible sparks suggesting cutting or welding activity near the frame. The scene takes place at sea, with open ocean water visible alongside the vessel.

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