161111-N-XQ474-116 [Image 93 of 842]

11.11.2016

Photo by Seaman Andrew Schneider 

U.S. Navy           

161111-N-XQ474-116
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) U.S. Navy vessels attached to Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) and vessels attached to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force transit the Philippine Sea during a photo exercise as part of Keen Sword 17. KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. forces. Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) is on patrol in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.11.2016
• Date Posted: 11.15.2016 00:19
• Photo ID: 2987813
• VIRIN: 161111-N-XQ474-116
• Resolution: 4837x3219
• Size: 1.17 MB