ASAN, Guam (June 26, 2023) – U.S. and Republic of Singapore Sailors and Airmen, assigned to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and the RSS Tenacious (FFS 71) pose for photo after a cleanup of Asan Beach as a part of recovery efforts following Typhoon Mawar during Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023. Pacific Griffin is a biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore to enhance combined maritime proficiency and strengthen relationships during two weeks of dynamic training evolutions ashore and at sea. Manchester, 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 Christopher Thomas)
| Date Taken: | 06.25.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 06.27.2023 02:51 |
| Photo ID: | 7882714 |
| VIRIN: | 230626-N-FD567-1080 |
| Resolution: | 4022x2873 |
| Size: | 997.07 KB |
| Location: | GU |
| Web Views: | 50 |
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