3 Coastal Patrol ships make debut in Bahrain The U.S. Navy 5th Fleet’s presence in the Persian Gulf grew stronger Wednesday with the addition of three Coastal Patrol ships and a total of 80 sailors to its ranks. Over half of the entire Coastal Patrol fleet is now permanently stationed in Bahrain — 8 of 13 ships — with two more expected to arrive next spring.
July 3, 2013 - Stars and Stripes