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Caption:
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 17, 2008) -- The guided-missile frigate USS
John L. Hall (FFG 32) sails the Mediterranean Sea to participate in a
visit, board, search and seizure exercise as a launching platform for
rigid hull inflatable boats for multinational forces during exercise
Phoenix Express (PE) 2008. PE-08 is the third annual exercise in
a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime
security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by
developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of
participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual
understanding and cooperation. Exercises like PE-08 enable participants
to advance information sharing which is crucial to maintaining a region
free from transnational threats, as well as enhance capability to
conduct multinational peacekeeping missions. U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis (Released)
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