Mediterranean Sea (June 4, 2006) - Landing Craft Utility one Six Five Eight (LCU 1658) assigned to Attack Craft Unit Two (ACU-2) prepares to enter the well deck of the Amphibious Assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) after completing routine operations during exercise Phoenix Express. The exercise provides U.S. and allied forces an opportunity to participate in diverse maritime training scenarios helping to increase maritime domain awareness and strengthen emerging and enduring partnerships. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's mate Airman Patrick W. Mullen III