161122-N-LR795-043 WATERS NEAR TRINCOMALEE, SRI LANKA (Nov. 22, 2016) Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) drop the anchor off the coast of Sri Lanka in preparation for a theater security cooperation exchange with the Sri Lankan military. Somerset and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting the exchange with Sri Lankan forces in order to enhance tactical skill sets and disaster relief capabilities while strengthening the overall relationship between the two forces ( Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Chavez/Released)

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