080629-G-9409H-634 SINGAPORE (June 29, 2008) With the stern gate lowered on the amphibious dockl landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Michael Clossin, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Daniel D'Angiolillo, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Justin Proffitt, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Ruel Sagun and Cryptologic Technician (Technicial) 2nd Class John Hastings take advantage of an lull in the exercise schedule break out their gear and try their luck during a rare "fishing call" in the South China Sea. Tortuga is participating in exercises fo
080629-G-9409H-634 SINGAPORE (June 29, 2008) With the stern gate lowered on the amphibious dockl landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Michael Clossin, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Daniel D'Angiolillo, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Justin Proffitt, Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Ruel Sagun and Cryptologic Technician (Technicial) 2nd Class John Hastings take advantage of an lull in the exercise schedule break out their gear and try their luck during a rare "fishing call" in the South China Sea. Tortuga is participating in exercises for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Angela Henderson (Released) US Navy 080629-G-9409H-634 With the stern gate lowered on the amphibious dockl landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), Sailorstake advantage of an lull in the exercise schedule
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