U.S. Pacific Fleet
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GUADALCANAL, Solomon Islands (August 7, 2013) Throttleman, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Ruben Comparan and Helmsman, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Valencia pilot a landing craft utility into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) to conclude the final mission port of Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and regional partners that include Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand to improve maritime security, conduct humanitarian assistance and strengthen disaster-response preparedness. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chris Fowler/Released)
130807-N-WB500-197
GUADALCANAL, Solomon Islands (August 7, 2013) Throttleman, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Ruben Comparan and Helmsman, Machinist Mate 3rd Class Valencia pilot a landing craft utility into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) to conclude the final mission port of Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and regional partners that include Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand to improve maritime security, conduct humanitarian assistance and strengthen disaster-response preparedness. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Chris Fowler/Released)