170713-N-ZW825-156 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Christian Hall, from Charleston, South Carolina, and Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Paul Villamarin, from San Diego, prepare to fire air slugs aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Talisman Saber 17. Sterett, part of a combined Zealand expeditionary strike group (ESG), is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase proficiencies defending the ESG against blue-water threats so amphibious forces can launch Marine forces ashore in the littor

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170713-N-ZW825-156 CORAL SEA (July 13, 2017) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Christian Hall, from Charleston, South Carolina, and Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Paul Villamarin, from San Diego, prepare to fire air slugs aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during Talisman Saber 17. Sterett, part of a combined Zealand expeditionary strike group (ESG), is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase proficiencies defending the ESG against blue-water threats so amphibious forces can launch Marine forces ashore in the littorals. Talisman Saber is a biennial bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the alliance. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

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