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Caption:
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 16, 2008) -- The Spanish corvette SPS Infanta
Elena (P76), the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), and the
Portuguese frigate NRP Corte Real (F332) transit the Mediterranean Sea
during Phoenix Express (PE 08). 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. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st
Class James C. Davis (RELEASED)
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