Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Juario C. Marayag, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks with Cmdr. George Bright, executive officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), during a visit to the ship as part of ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
| Date Taken: | 03.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.04.2026 21:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9591114 |
| VIRIN: | 260325-N-DC740-2160 |
| Resolution: | 4503x3603 |
| Size: | 2.95 MB |
| Location: | CEBU, PH |
| Web Views: | 140 |
| Downloads: | 6 |
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