Persian Gulf (July 27)--The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WHEC 726) departed homeport of Seattle Washington on June 18, 1999, to deploy with the USS Constellation Battle Group to the Persian Gulf. The Midgett is the first Coast Guard cutter to deploy to the Gulf with a U.S. Navy Battle Group. Once in the Gulf, the Midgetts primary mission is to enforce the United Nation's sanctions that are in place. USCG photo by SENNOTT, ALICE PA2