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EAST CHINA SEA (March 27, 2014) The Republic of Korea navy amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo (LPH-6111) assigned to Commander, Flotilla Five, transits the East China Sea during a photo exercise with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group during Exercise Ssang Yong. The annual combined exercise is conducted by Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Achterling/Released)