221003-N-XO158-1432 CARIBBEAN SEA - (Oct. 3, 2022) – Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), its 11mm Rigid-Hull Inflatable boat (RHIB), and Surinamese Sailors assigned to the Surinamese Coast Guard Cutter (P102) participate in a photo exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 3, 2022. The two ships conducted a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) and a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Exercise to enhance proficiency and improve interoperability. The event strengthened the partnership between the and Suriname. Mesa Verde is deployed to the
221003-N-XO158-1432 CARIBBEAN SEA - (Oct. 3, 2022) – Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), its 11mm Rigid-Hull Inflatable boat (RHIB), and Surinamese Sailors assigned to the Surinamese Coast Guard Cutter (P102) participate in a photo exercise in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 3, 2022. The two ships conducted a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) and a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Exercise to enhance proficiency and improve interoperability. The event strengthened the partnership between the and Suriname. Mesa Verde is deployed to the 4th Fleet area of operations to conduct theater security cooperation engagements to maintain access, enhance interoperability and build enduring partnerships in the Caribbean, Central and South America. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan/Released)
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