 The John C. Stennis strike group, together with the Indian Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, took part in Malabar 2016, June 10th through 19th. The trilateral exercise, Malabar, is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the three countries. Representatives from the participating forces met onboard John C. Stennis to conclude the exercise June 17th. Malabar and similar joint national exercises are conducted to further multinational naval relationships and help address mutual security issues. Reporting from USS John C. Stennis, I'm Petty Officer Nick Grimm.