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230314-N-HG846-1137

BAY OF BENGAL (March 14, 2023) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) transits the Bay of Bengal in formation during joint training exercise La Pérouse 2023, March 14, 2023. La Pérouse is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation in the field of maritime surveillance, interdiction operations and air operations by progressive training and information sharing. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni)

VIRIN: 230314-N-HG846-1137.JPG
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Serianni

Photo Details

Resolution: 6680x3758
Size: 1.95 MB
Location: BAY OF BENGAL
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