220611-N-PC065-1392 IZMIR, Turkey (June 11, 2022) Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, right, commander, Task Force 61/2, describes the capabilities of landing craft, air cushions in the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) to Gen. Ali Sivri, center, commander, Aegean Army, and Turkish Naval Forces Vice Adm. Kadir Yildiz, left, commander, Sea Area South, during a reception to conclude exercise EFES 2022, June 11, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined, joint, live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability


220611-N-PC065-1392 IZMIR, Turkey (June 11, 2022) Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, right, commander, Task Force 61/2, describes the capabilities of landing craft, air cushions in the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) to Gen. Ali Sivri, center, commander, Aegean Army, and Turkish Naval Forces Vice Adm. Kadir Yildiz, left, commander, Sea Area South, during a reception to conclude exercise EFES 2022, June 11, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined, joint, live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between , Turkey, and allied nations. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet, to defend , allied and partner interests.


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