Photos: Filipinos at work in the US Navy

CHINA SEA — Electronics Technician 3rd Class Justin Tabios, from Foster City, California (and Electronics Technician Seaman Joshua Handegard, from Evansville, Indiana) install a global positioning system onto a small boat aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).

Green Bay, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. US NAVY/Chris Williamson

BREMERTON, Washington — Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Sison, from Vallejo, California, assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), prepares cauliflower for the salad bar on a berthing barge designed for living and workspace as well as basic services during John C. Stennis’ ongoing maintenance period. John C. Stennis is currently in port preparing for a planned incremental availability. US NAVY/Cole C. Pielop