A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), being assisted by commercial tugboats, as it prepares to depart from its homeport at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), to participate in the Multi-National Exercise "PHOENIX EXPRESS" in the Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). The multi-national exercise is focused on developing the individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations. The exercise will promote friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation with regional partners