 Sailors and Marines from Amphibious Squadron 11 returned from taking part in the Philippine bilateral exercise, amongst other trainings and events during their three-month fall patrol. The Blacks Battalion Shield are good, it's a good chance to get out and operate with our partnership Navy. This is my fifth and final appointment on BHR, transferring here shortly, so it's bittersweet, it's good to be back, it's a solid three-month appointment. Out at sea, Sailors and Marines build relationships with other countries and military branches, all back at home, families await their return. Yeah, it's been a few months, great to have them back, it feels wonderful. I'm glad to be back, I miss my wife, I've been Navy a long time, this is our seventh or eighth appointment, so it's good to be back and be with her. With support of families, Sailors and Marines can perform efficiently while underway maintaining forward presence and regional partnerships. FETI Officer Christina Coffey, Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan.