220528-N-PC065-2128 AEGEAN SEA (May 28, 2022) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Duon Rucker, left, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), directs Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Luis Soto, operating the forklift, as he places a crate of 155mm ammunition in a loading area on Arlington’s flight deck in support of exercise EFES 2022, May 28, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined joint live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability b


220528-N-PC065-2128 AEGEAN SEA (May 28, 2022) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Duon Rucker, left, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), directs Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Luis Soto, operating the forklift, as he places a crate of 155mm ammunition in a loading area on Arlington’s flight deck in support of exercise EFES 2022, May 28, 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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