Mediterranean Sea (June 4, 2006) - The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) conducts an underway replenishment with USS Simpson (FFG 56) during exercise Phoenix Express 2006. Phoenix Express is a multi-national combined exercise with North African and European forces. The exercise provides U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Gary L. Johnson III
