160919-N-XM324-010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Julia Valles, from Mesa, Ariz., signals to Marines as they board a UH-Y Huey helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, as it prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) for a naval surface fire support (NSFS) exercise during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 2016 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Dionne/Released)