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080416-N-9855D-068 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 16, 2008) - The Portuguese frigate NRP Corte Real (F 332) and Hellenic Navy frigate HS Spetsai (F 453) along with other International Naval vessels involved in the Phoenix Express (PE 08) exercise transit the Mediterranean Sea in formation on Apr. 16, 2008. PE 08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. Exercises like PE 08 enable participants to advance information sharing which is crucial to maintaining a region free from transnational threats, as well as enhance capability to conduct multinational peacekeeping missions. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class (AW) James C. Davis (RELEASED)