170827-N-JN410-050 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2017) Cmdr. Theodore Essenfeld, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), observes the maneuvering of Indian navy Talwar-class frigate INS Trikand (F51) as part of bilateral interoperability drills following the Pearl Harbor’s visit to Goa, India. The bilateral drills between Pearl Harbor and Trikand were aimed to enhance interoperability between the two navies and emphasize the importance of communications and coordination while operating together at sea. Pearl Harbor, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Uni


170827-N-JN410-050 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2017) Cmdr. Theodore Essenfeld, commanding officer of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), observes the maneuvering of Indian navy Talwar-class frigate INS Trikand (F51) as part of bilateral interoperability drills following the Pearl Harbor’s visit to Goa, India. The bilateral drills between Pearl Harbor and Trikand were aimed to enhance interoperability between the two navies and emphasize the importance of communications and coordination while operating together at sea. Pearl Harbor, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, recently completed a routine port visit to Goa, India to experience the city’s culture and history as part of their scheduled patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Ensign Kris Rodriguez/Released)


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