 Three patrol coastal ships or PCs have been permanently stationed in the U.S. Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility as part of a 10-ship realignment. The ship's USS Tempest, Squall and Thunderbolt arrived in Bahrain July 3rd. The ship's Hurricane in Monsoon are scheduled to arrive in Bahrain by Spring 2014, completing the realignment. These moves continue the Navy's effort to provide platforms that are able to respond to emergent requirements in shallow water environments, while improving capabilities to operate with partnering Navy's and Coast Guards with similar systems. Generally an unaccompanied tour, PCs will host permanent crews, allowing families to accompany their sailors to help alleviate the strain of the six-month rotational crew model. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Brandy Wills.