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The Philippine Sea (Apr. 23, 2003) -- Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Carmen Maldonado from Manhattan, N.Y. relays a message via radio to another lookout while standing Force Protection watch on the ship's main deck, while in transit to Saipan. The Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is one of many ships participating in Tandem Thrust Õ03. Tandem Thrust Ô03 is a joint military exercise including forces from the United States, Canada and Australia which is being held in the Marianas Islands. U.S. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Edward L Holland. (RELEASED)

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The Philippine Sea (Apr. 23, 2003) -- Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Carmen Maldonado from Manhattan, N.Y. relays a message via radio to another lookout while standing Force Protection watch on the ship's main deck, while in transit to Saipan. The Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is one of many ships participating in Tandem Thrust Õ03. Tandem Thrust Ô03 is a joint military exercise including forces from the United States, Canada and Australia which is being held in the Marianas Islands. U.S. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Edward L Holland. (RELEASED)