0904179520G-006 SUBIC BAY, Republic of the Philippines (April 17, 2009) Aviation Support Equipment Techinian 2nd Class Phil Y. Degracia, from Downey, Calif. assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), assists a Sailor with his fire fighting gear during a general quarters drill. Essex is participating in Balikatan 2009, an annual combined, joint-bilateral exercise involving Military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel as well as subject matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense Agencies. Navy

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