060605-N-8547M-131 Mediterranean Sea (June 5, 2006) - Marines of the 1st Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Europe fast rope from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Six (HSC-26) onto the flightdeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan. Commander, Amphibious Squadron Eight embarked aboard USS Saipan (LHA 2) is participating in a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces during exercise Phoenix Express. The exercise will provide U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III (RELEASED)
060603-N-7130B-116 Port Klang, Malaysia (June 3, 2006) - In an early morning transit, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to enter Port Klang for a scheduled port visit. This port call marks the first time Reagan has visited the country of Malaysia. Reagan and Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Aaron Burden (RELEASED)
060606-N-9076B-162 Jolo, Philippines (June 6, 2006) - Crew members assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Five (HSC-25), perform scheduled maintenance during a break from flight quarters aboard the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). Mercy has already visited Zamboanga, Philippines, where its crew had treated several thousand patients. The ship is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Mercy's medical crew will provide general and ophthalmology surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distribution, public health training and veterinary services as requested by the host nations. Mercy is uniquely capable of supporting medical and humanitarian assistance needs and is configured with special medical equipment and a robust multi-specialized medical team that can provide a range of services ashore as well as aboard the ship. The medical staff is augmented with an assistance crew, many of whom are part of nongovernmental organizations that have significant medical capabilities. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Don Bray (RELEASED)
060602-N-6463B-008 Mediterranean Sea (June 2, 2006) - The guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) and Spanish, and Moroccan ships follow the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during an exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. Saipan is participating in a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces during exercise Phoenix Express. The exercise provides U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Herbert D. Banks Jr (RELEASED)
