SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) – Rear Adm. Brian Hurley, center, deputy commander, 7th Fleet, tours the Indian navy Kora-class corvette INS Kirch (P62) during Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) – Rear Adm. Brian Hurley, center, deputy commander, 7th Fleet, tours the Indian navy Kora-class corvette INS Kirch (P62) during Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)160610-N-EH218-322 Join the conversation: Rear Adm. tours the Indian navy Kora-class corvette INS Kirch (P62) during Malabar 2016

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