160923-N-XM324-149PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Sailors look out from the bridge wing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) as the ship and the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) break away from a formation with ships from Carrier Strike Group 5 and Expeditionary Strike Group 7 following a photo exercise to signify the completion of Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 2016 is a biennial, , field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among forces. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike


160923-N-XM324-149PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Sailors look out from the bridge wing of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) as the ship and the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) break away from a formation with ships from Carrier Strike Group 5 and Expeditionary Strike Group 7 following a photo exercise to signify the completion of Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 2016 is a biennial, , field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among forces. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Dionne/Released)


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