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- [Narrator] Sailors and Marines from Amphibious Squadron 11

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return from taking part in the

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Philippine bilateral exercise, amongst other trainings

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and events during their three-month fall patrol.

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- Field backs and dawning shield are good, there's a good

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chance of operating with our partners with Navy.

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This my fifth and final deployment on VHR.

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Transferring here to shore leave, so it's bittersweet.

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It's good to back, it was a solid three month deployment.

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- [Narrator] Out at sea, sailors and marines build

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relationships with other countries and military branches.

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While back at home, families await their return.

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- Yeah, it's been a few months. Great to have them back.

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Feels wonderful.

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- I'm glad to be back. I missed my wife.

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I've been in the navy a long time and this our,

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I don't know, seventh or eighth deployment.

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So it's good to be back and be with her.

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- [Narrator] With supportive families,

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sailors and marines can perform efficiently

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while under way, maintaining forward

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presence and regional partnerships.

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Petty Officer Krystina Coffey,

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Fleet Activities Sosabo, Japan.