160923-N-XM324-081 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Ensign Janice Mallery, from Roseville, Calif., acts as conning officer as the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) gets into formation with ships from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 to participate in a photo exercise to signify the completion of 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)