MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 7, 2018)

[The Patriot]

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 7, 2018)




Ensign Jordan Whittle observes the Israeli Navy Sa'ar 5-class corvette INS Lahav, left, the Sa'ar 4.5-class corvette INS Sufa, center, and the Military Sealift Command fast-combat support ship USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AOE 195) from aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) during exercise Reliant Mermaid 2018. Reliant Mermaid is a maritime search and rescue and anti-terrorism force protection exercise hosted by the Israel Defense Forces designed to increase interoperability by enhancing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations and promote interoperability, mutual understanding and cooperation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik (Released) 180807-N-UY653-996

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