Hong Kong (Oct. 24, 2006) – The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) prepares to depart Hong Kong harbor in preparation for the Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006. Gary, along with aircraft from the Air Force and Coast Guard, is participating in the Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2006. The Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX), sponsored by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Civil Aviation Department (CAD), is an annual exercise that focuses on understanding the procedures necessary to locate and rescue those lost at sea and to continually train civilian and military personnel of the participating nations in increasing disaster responsiveness. Gary is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. Seventh Fleet area of responsibility.