IZMIR, Turkey (June 11, 2022) Sailors and Marines attached to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) render honors to Turkish Naval Forces Vice Adm. Kadir Yildiz, commander, Sea Area South, as he embarks Arlington for a reception to conclude exercise EFES 2022, June 11, 2022. EFES22 is an international combined, joint, live-fire exercise focused on increasing force readiness, promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and interoperability between U.S., Turkey, and allied nations. Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)