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Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) [right], speaks to Philippine Navy Rear Adm. Juario C. Marayag, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, about ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) during a visit to the ship in Cebu, Philippines, March 25, 2026. SWARMEX is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
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