PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2007) Two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) P-3C Orion patrol aircraft fly over a group of 19 American and Japanese naval ships at the end of ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword '08. The exercise was designed to increase interoperability between the United States and JMSDF and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau
Posted: 11/01/2007