071016-N-6710M-023 SUBIC BAY, Republic of Philippines (Oct. 16, 2007) - Students of Gordon Heights Elementary School greet Cmdr. Todd A. Lewis, commanding officer of the USS Tortuga (LSD 46), while conducting a community relations project in the Republic of Philippines. Tortuga is a dock landing ship serving under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76 and is conducting Exercises Talon Vision and Phiblex 08. The training exercises will run concurrently from Oct. 15-31, and will partner 2,700 and 1,300 Philippine military personnel for two weeks of training emphasizing the
071016-N-6710M-023 SUBIC BAY, Republic of Philippines (Oct. 16, 2007) - Students of Gordon Heights Elementary School greet Cmdr. Todd A. Lewis, commanding officer of the USS Tortuga (LSD 46), while conducting a community relations project in the Republic of Philippines. Tortuga is a dock landing ship serving under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76 and is conducting Exercises Talon Vision and Phiblex 08. The training exercises will run concurrently from Oct. 15-31, and will partner 2,700 and 1,300 Philippine military personnel for two weeks of training emphasizing the importance of supporting the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brandon Myrick (RELEASED) US Navy 071016-N-6710M-023 Students of Gordon Heights Elementary School greet Cmdr. Todd A. Lewis, commanding officer of the USS Tortuga (LSD 46), while conducting a community relations project in the Republic of Philippines
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