U.S., Japanese Navies Conduct Annual Exercise [Image 3 of 3]

PHILIPPINE SEA

11.12.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Smith 

U.S. Navy           

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ensign Yosuke Yamazaki, observes a lead through exercise where a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper guides U.S. Navy ships through a simulated minefield. The exercise is part of Annual Exercise 2009, a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

• Date Taken: 11.12.2009
• Date Posted: 11.12.2009 16:12
• Photo ID: 222835
• VIRIN: 091112-N-2218S-113
• Resolution: 2318x1656
• Size: 390.45 KB
• Location: PHILIPPINE SEA