Patrol coastal ship (from left) USS Squall (PC 7), USS Thunderbolt (PC 12), and USS Tempest (PC 2) prepare to float off the motor transport vessel M/V Eide Transporter. The PC arrival brings the total number to eight PCs here to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danielle A. Brandt/Released)