160616-N-EH218-614: PHILIPPINE SEA (June 16, 2016) The guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transits the Philippine Sea during Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)