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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 12, 2017) Spanish Marine and Naval officers board USS Bataan (LHD 5) to visit their U.S. counterparts and tour the ship, kicking off Spanish Amphibious Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2017.  Spanish PHIBLEX 2017 is conducted to enhance interoperability and skillsets between the U.S. and Spanish militaries.  The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Durham/Released)
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/94966166@N02">Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet</a>
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