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Mediterranean Sea (June 2, 2006) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) and Spanish, and Moroccan ships follow the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during an exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. Saipan is participating in a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces during exercise Phoenix Express. The exercise provides U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Herbert D. Banks Jr (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
June 2, 2006
Photographer
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Herbert D. Banks Jr
Caption Writer
Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
FFG 56
Other Visible Equipment
Not available
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available