160324-N-EH218-097 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2016) The

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2016) The Chungmugong Yi Sun-shin class destroyer ROKS Gang Gam-chan (DDH 979), the Gwanggaeto the Great class destroyer ROKS Gwangaetto the Great (DDH 971), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) steam together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces (MCSOF) exercise, which is part of Foal Eagle 2016. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and Republic of Korea forces and their ability to work together during a crisis. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Chung-Hoon is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)