Capt. Mark Sakaguchi, commander of Amphibious Squadron 3, gives Taur Matan Ruak, president of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, a parting gift during a ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. ( Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. John A. Lee II) Exercise Crocodilo 2012 Western Pacific Deployment 12-2 121013-M-TF338-077

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