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Operation Pacific Angel 13-3 Wraps Up in Vietnam

DONG HOI, Vietnam -- Members of the U.S. military and Vietnam People's Army wrapped up Operation Pacific Angel 13-3 June 17, after conducting humanitarian assistance efforts for six days in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 18, 2013) - A Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx lands on the flight deck of USS Freedom during deck landing qualifications. The Super Lynx, call sign RENTAP, is the first foreign helicopter to ever land on Freedom. Freedom is in Malaysia participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timore Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Cassandra Thompson)

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MUA, Tonga (June 17, 2013) - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Petty Officer 2nd Class Takeshima Kana draws pictures with children at a health fair during Pacific Partnership 2013. Pacific Partnership provides the opportunity to work closely with partner nation service members, host nation civilian agencies, and non-governmental organizations to enhance the collective ability to provide assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Carlos M. Vazquez)

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UA, Tonga (June 17, 2013) - U.S. Army Maj. Evan Hart and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ambrosia McLean perform a dental exam on a Tongan citizen at a health fair during Pacific Partnership 2013. Pacific Partnership provides the opportunity to work closely with partner nation service members, host nation civilian agencies, and non-governmental organizations to enhance the collective ability to provide assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Carlos M. Vazquez II)

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KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 17, 2013) - Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, demonstrate the capabilities of the Remotely Operated Vehicle to Royal Malaysian Navy divers aboard the diving and salvage vessel USNS Safeguard during a dive and salvage training exercise in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Joy M Kirch-Kelling)

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (June 8, 2013) - A pilot with the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron advises a pilot landing a U-2 from a chase car. A U-2's unique shape adds more of a challenge in landing, as the pilot cannot see the distance of his back wheel to the ground. Chase cars driven by U-2 pilots, act as the eyes from the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexis Siekert)

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KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 16, 2013) - Lt. Cmdr. Jake Haff, right, assigned to the BattleCats, of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73, gives a flight deck familiarization brief to members of the Royal Malaysian navy aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2013. More than 1,200 Sailors and Marines are participating in CARAT Malaysia. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Jay C. Pugh)

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (June 17, 2013) - Sailors and Marines assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge shake hands with Indonesian sailors and marines after participating in a friendly soccer match. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the South Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Kelby Sanders)

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