160412-N-FN215-140 ARABIAN GULF (April 12, 2016) - Multinational maritime forces steam in formation during a photo exercise conducted as part of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 16. IMCMEX 16 is a multilateral exercise using all aspects of defensive maritime warfare including mine countermeasures, maritime security operations and maritime infrastructure protection to demonstrate the global resolve to maintain freedom of navigation and the free flow of maritime commerce throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Scott/Released)