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    LCU 1631 conducts a stern gate marriage with USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during PHIBLEX 33 [Image 4 of 36]

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    The image shows a group of workers or naval personnel on a dock alongside a military or naval vessel bearing the hull number '31'. The individuals are wearing hard hats in blue and white/tan colors, suggesting a working or operational environment. The scene appears to take place at a port with mountainous terrain visible in the background.

    SUBIC BAY, SOUTH CHINA SEA

    10.05.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Williamson          

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    161005-N-JH293-118 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Oct. 5, 2016) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class David Coburn signals vehicles to enter Landing Craft, Utility 1631, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, while in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX). PHIBLEX 33 is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Williamson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.05.2016
    Date Posted: 10.12.2016 21:04
    Photo ID: 2912589
    VIRIN: 161005-N-JH293-118
    Resolution: 6919x4613
    Size: 956.88 KB
    Location: SUBIC BAY, SOUTH CHINA SEA
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