091021-N-0807W-425 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Oct. 21, 2009) Hull Technician Fireman Adrine M. Thomas assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), uses a Shielded-Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) technique to bond a brace for a handrail during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. PHIBLEX is designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional relationships between the military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released) US Navy 091021-N-0807W-425 Hull

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091021-N-0807W-425 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Oct. 21, 2009) Hull Technician Fireman Adrine M. Thomas assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), uses a Shielded-Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) technique to bond a brace for a handrail during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. PHIBLEX is designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional relationships between the military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released) US Navy 091021-N-0807W-425 Hull Technician Fireman Adrine M. Thomas assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), uses a Shielded-Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

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