070901-N-6710M-011 TOKYO (Sept. 1, 2007) - Ensign Michael H. Higgans demonstrates the proper personnel search techniques to Japanese drill evacuation drill participants on board dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). The ship is in Tokyo to participate in the evacuation phase of this year's Tokyo Metropolitan Government disaster relief drill, meant to sustain relationships between the and Japan while enhancing joint readiness among their forces. Tortuga serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed amphibious force.


070901-N-6710M-011 TOKYO (Sept. 1, 2007) - Ensign Michael H. Higgans demonstrates the proper personnel search techniques to Japanese drill evacuation drill participants on board dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). The ship is in Tokyo to participate in the evacuation phase of this year's Tokyo Metropolitan Government disaster relief drill, meant to sustain relationships between the and Japan while enhancing joint readiness among their forces. Tortuga serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed amphibious force. Navy photo (RELEASED) US Navy 070901-N-6710M-011 Ensign Michael H. Higgans demonstrates the proper personnel search techniques to Japanese drill evacuation drill participants on board dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46)


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