080416-N-9855D-101 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 16, 2008) The Algerian training ship La Soummam 937, the Turkish frigate TCG Gelibolu F 493, the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) and the Greek frigate HS Spetsai (F 453) transit the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understandi
080416-N-9855D-101 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 16, 2008) The Algerian training ship La Soummam 937, the Turkish frigate TCG Gelibolu F 493, the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) and the Greek frigate HS Spetsai (F 453) transit the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis (Released) La Soummam, Gelibolu, Nashville, and Spetsai in Mediterranean (2008)
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