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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 16, 2008) The Spanish corvette SPS Infanta Elena (P 76) transits the Mediterranean Sea during Phoenix Express (PE 08). PE-08 is the third annual exercise in a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation and maritime security. The principal aim is to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class James C. Davis (Released)