 Exercise, Noble Dena 2016 comes to a close in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The trilateral exercise between the U.S., Hellenic and Israeli forces had the countries working together through anti-submarine, search and rescue and anti-piracy operations. We are just having a great time working with the Israeli and Greek militaries over the last 14 days. We have been ashore with these sailors. We have been at sea with them and it's really been a broadening experience for us to work with such a diverse group, both in their surface ships, their submarine and their aviation wing. U.S. participants from six-fleet area of operations included USS Porter, USNS John Conowa and a P-3C Orion from Patrol Squadron 4. Crew say one of the best parts of the exercise is sharing information to combat enemy threats. There's never just one right way to do it. We have our way of doing it. They have their way of doing it. If we can utilize one or more ways to fight in contact, it definitely increases your chances of doing your job correctly. The nations involved hope to build on this exercise to further promote a safe and prosperous maritime region. Petty Officer Matt Wright, Mediterranean Sea.