Caption:
Philippines Sea (Oct. 24, 2006) -- The guided missile destroyer USS
Stethem (DDG 63) prepares to go alongside the Military Sealift Command
combat stores ship USNS Concord (T-AFS 5) and amphibious assault ship
USS Essex (LHD 2) to perform replenishment at sea. Stethem is currently
off the coast of the Philippines participating in bilateral exercises,
Exercise Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX 07),
with the armed forces of the Philippines. Stethem is currently a part
of the forward-deployed naval force stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S.
Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr. (RELEASED)
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