ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD
1) is alongside coalition partner ships during a sailing event while
participating in the War of 1812 fleet exercise. The exercise is a
week-long multi-national exercise involving 19 ships from the United
States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Brazil,
and Portugal, and is designed to increase interoperability with allied
nations, improve tactical prowess and certification of participating
units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer
2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht/Released)