Landing Craft Utility 1627 from Assault Craft Unit 1 transports Marines and their equipment to the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) while under way in the Subic Bay of the Philippines Oct. 21, 2009. Harpers Ferry, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. PHIBLEX is a bilateral exercise between and Philippine armed forces designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and continue professional relationships. (DoD

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