The exercise is part of a series of combined naval training events that are defensive in nature and enhance interoperability, officials said.

官方称，本次演习是海军一系列综合演练中的一部分，旨在开展防御与加强协同。

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Germany is set to investigate an alleged mutiny on a naval training ship said to have taken place last year.

BBC: Germany investigates alleged Gorch Fock mutiny

Britain and Iraq announced last week that British troops would begin leaving Iraq in May 2009, while a "handful" of British military personnel would remain after that date to continue naval training for Iraqi sailors, primarily to protect oil platforms.

CNN: Iraq OKs continued presence of foreign troops

She is likely to be assigned to naval air training in Texas, although her job has not been specified.

BBC: Lisa Nowak at an Orlando hearing on 6 February