US Navy 060217-N-8726C-007 Lt. j.g. Matt Watson, assigned to the Tridents of Patrol Squadron Two Six (VP-26), makes pre-flight checks on his navigation and communication systems

Sigonella, Sicily (Feb. 17, 2006) – Lt. j.g. Matt Watson, assigned to the “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron Two Six (VP-26), makes pre-flight checks on his navigation and communication systems. The Tridents are currently taking part in anti-submarine warfare operations in support of Operation Noble Manta. Operation Noble Manta is the largest anti-submarine warfare exercise (ASW) in the world. The eleven-day North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) exercise is designed to improve joint ASW operations between NATO forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class John Collins (RELEAESD)