061104-N-5067K-064 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 4, 2006) - With a MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the Òisland KnightsÓ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Five (HSC-25) flying as a channel guard, USS Essex (LHD 2) passes the Capul Island Lighthouse as it transits through the San Bernardino Straits after completing a port visit to Subic Bay, Philippines. Essex and 31st MEU were in the Philippines to participate in bilateral exercises, Exercise Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX 07), with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFR). Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class
061104-N-5067K-064 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 4, 2006) - With a MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the Òisland KnightsÓ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Five (HSC-25) flying as a channel guard, USS Essex (LHD 2) passes the Capul Island Lighthouse as it transits through the San Bernardino Straits after completing a port visit to Subic Bay, Philippines. Essex and 31st MEU were in the Philippines to participate in bilateral exercises, Exercise Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX 07), with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFR). Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael D. Kennedy (RELEASED) US Navy 061104-N-5067K-064 With a MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Five (HSC-25) flying as a channel guard, USS Essex (LHD 2) passes the Capul Island Lighthouse
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Keywords: 07, 31st, armed, bernardino, conflict, essex, exercise, forces, helicopter, lhd-2, meu, military, phiblex, philippines., republic, san, states, straits, united, uss, war
