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Caption:
Hong Kong (Oct. 24, 2006) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG
51) prepares to depart Hong Kong harbor in preparation for the Hong
Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006. Gary, along with aircraft
from the Air Force and Coast Guard, is participating in the Hong Kong
Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006. The Hong Kong Search and
Rescue Exercise (SAREX), sponsored by Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (SAR) Civil Aviation Department (CAD), is an annual exercise
that focuses on understanding the procedures necessary to locate and
rescue those lost at sea and to continually train civilian and military
personnel of the participating nations in increasing disaster
responsiveness. Gary is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is
currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. Seventh Fleet area
of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
Class Tiffini M. Jones (RELEASED)
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