Caption:
Sigonella, Sicily (Feb. 17, 2006) -- Lt. j.g. Matt Watson, assigned to
the "Tridents" of Patrol Squadron Two Six (VP-26), makes pre-flight
checks on his navigation and communication systems. The Tridents are
currently taking part in anti-submarine warfare operations in support
of Operation Noble Manta. Operation Noble Manta is the largest
anti-submarine warfare exercise (ASW) in the world. The eleven-day
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) exercise is designed to
improve joint ASW operations between NATO forces. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 1st Class John Collins (RELEAESD)
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