The guided-missile frigate USS John L. Hall sails the Mediterranean Sea to participate in a visit, board, search and seizure exercise as a launching platform for rigid hull inflatable boats for multinational forces during exercise Phoenix Express 2008. PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. Exercises like PE-08 enable participants to advance information sharing which is crucial to maintaining a region free from transnational threats, as well as enhance capability to conduct multinational peacekeeping missions. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 1st Class James C. Davis)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2012 16:20 |
| Photo ID: | 88327 |
| VIRIN: | 080513-O-9999X-003 |
| Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
| Size: | 422.07 KB |
| Location: | MEDITERRANEAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 34 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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