SURIGAO STRAIT (July 3, 2017) Royal New Zealand navy Cmdr. Steve Lenik, left, commanding officer of the Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) coins Navy Capt. Kevin P. Lenox, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), aboard Nimitz, July 3, 2017, in the Surigao Strait. Sailors from Te Kaha and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 are conducting a series of bilateral training operations designed to increase interoperability and readiness. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Weston A. Mohr) 170703-N-UM507-059 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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