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Amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) transits the South China Sea for Balikatan 23, April 19, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport docks Anchorage and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Martinez)
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 04.25.2023 07:34 |
| Photo ID: | 7759819 |
| VIRIN: | 230419-N-EI127-1633 |
| Resolution: | 3447x5170 |
| Size: | 985.46 KB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 106 |
| Downloads: | 13 |
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