230728-N-GR847-0108 SYDNEY, Australia (August 10, 2023) Commander, Australian Fleet, Rear Adm. Christopher Smith presents Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas with a gift in Sydney, Australia, during Exercise Malabar 2023, August 10. This iteration of Malabar is the first year with Australia as the host country. Malabar 23 is a surface, air, and subsurface multilateral field training exercise conducted with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and U.S. Navy that enhances interoperability and strengthens ties and critical partnerships between the maritime forces and demonstrates the countries commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)
Date Taken: | 08.10.2023 |
Date Posted: | 08.15.2023 22:59 |
Photo ID: | 7973349 |
VIRIN: | 230810-N-GR847-1108 |
Resolution: | 5498x4399 |
Size: | 14.46 MB |
Location: | SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AU |
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