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    161111-N-UF697-080 [Image 685 of 842]

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    The image shows a formation of naval warships underway at sea, with a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer bearing hull number 178 prominently in the foreground flying the Rising Sun naval ensign. Two additional warships are visible in the background, one of which appears to be a US Navy vessel based on its silhouette, suggesting a multinational naval exercise or transit. The ships are sailing in moderately choppy open ocean conditions under an overcast sky.

    161111-N-UF697-080 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Ashigara (DDG 178), right, JS Oumi (AOE 426), center, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), left, steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) to conclude Keen Sword 17 (KS17). 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. Shiloh is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.11.2016
    Date Posted: 11.15.2016 02:17
    Photo ID: 2989850
    VIRIN: 161111-N-UF697-080
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