OKINAWA, Japan (March 2, 2012) - Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ulyses Morero directs a vehicle onto Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit began offloading from the ship after participating in Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon)

| Download

OKINAWA, Japan (March 2, 2012) - Lance Corporal Nelse Willard directs a 7-ton vehicle onto Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 in the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit began offloading from the ship after participating in Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon)

| Download

OKINAWA, Japan (March 2, 2012)- Deck Department Sailors stand by as Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 approaches the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit began offloading from the ship after participating in Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon)

| Download

DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (March 2, 2012) - Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Scott Swift shakes hands with Donghae mayor Kim Hak-Gi during a cultural arts event held for U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Sailors. More than than 300 Sailors attended the event that showcased a chamber orchestra ensemble, martial arts performances, traditional Korean music and a Korean pop rock band performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone)

| Download

DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (March 2, 2012) - Master Chief Machinist's Mate Gilfredo Bellantes receives a standing ovation after conducting the Donghae Chamber Orchestra, during a cultural arts event sponsored by the Republic of Korea Navy in dedication to the Sailors of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). More than than 300 Sailors attended the event that showcased a chamber orchestra ensemble, martial arts performances, traditional Korean music and a Korean pop rock band performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone)

| Download

DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (March 2, 2012) - Master Chief Machinist's Mate Gilfredo Bellantes conducts the Donghae Chamber Orchestra during a cultural arts event sponsored by the Republic of Korea navy in dedication to the Sailors of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). More than than 300 Sailors attended the event that showcased a chamber orchestra ensemble, martial arts performances, traditional Korean music and a Korean pop rock band performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone)

| Download

ILOILO, Republic of the Philippines (March 2, 2012) - Musician 2nd Class James Caliva of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band's, Orient Express, answers questions during an interview with GMA News Network Iloilo. The band is visiting Iloilo as part of the U.S. Embassy's program "America In 3D, " the program highlights American culture, values and services in the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Brian Sadler)

| Download

ILOILO, Republic of the Philippines (March 2, 2012) - The U.S. 7th Fleet Band's Orient Express, performs at the SM City Mall in Iloilo. The band is visiting Iloilo as part of the U.S. Embassy's program "America In 3D, " the program highlights American culture, values and services in the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Brian Sadler)

| Download

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 3, 2012) - Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) take part in a training exercise designed to aid hospital corpsman in a combat environment. Bonhomme Richard is currently en route to Japan for an upcoming hull swap with USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob D. Wiley)

| Download

OKINAWA, Japan (March 2, 2012) - Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit guide a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) to continue vehicle and equipment onload. Essex, commanded by Capt. David Fluker, is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sade T. Lucas)

| Download