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    A large naval formation is underway on open blue ocean waters, featuring a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier as the centerpiece surrounded by multiple escort and support vessels. A submarine is visible on the surface in the foreground, sailing in formation with the group. The scene appears to depict a multinational naval exercise or carrier strike group transit.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    06.15.2018

    Photo by Erwin Jacob Miciano 

    U.S. Navy           

    180615-N-VI515-648
    PHILIPPINE SEA (June 15, 2018) Ships from the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the U.S. Navy sail in formation during Malabar 2018. Malabar 2018 is the 22nd rendition of the exercise and the first time it has been hosted off the coast of Guam. Malabar is designed to advance military-to-military coordination in a multinational environment between the U.S., Japan and Indian maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erwin Jacob V. Miciano)

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    Date Taken: 06.15.2018
    Date Posted: 06.16.2018 00:00
    Photo ID: 4490429
    VIRIN: 180615-N-VI515-648
    Resolution: 5517x3151
    Size: 1 MB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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