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Caption:
South China Sea (July 31, 2006) -- Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd
Class Rodolfo Reyes drives the Jet Ski portion of a Ship Deployed
Surface Target (SDST) out of the stern gate of amphibious dock landing
ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga and four other ships are currently
participating in the at-sea portion of the Malaysia phase of exercise
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is an annual
series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United
States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships
and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. U.S.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman
(RELEASED)
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