U.S. Navy, JMSDF Sail in Formation During BAWT [Image 2 of 7]

PACIFIC OCEAN

03.01.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Beam 

Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15

200229-N-AJ005-1238 PHILIPPINE SEA (Mar. 1, 2020) U.S. Navy Arleigh-Burke guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS Barry (DDG 52), and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) sail in formation with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force missile destroyers JS Suzinami (DD 114) and JS Sawagiri (DD 157) during the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Advanced Warfighting Training exercise. BAWT improves interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise enhances the ability of the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to work together to confront any contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)

• Date Taken: 03.01.2020
• Date Posted: 03.02.2020 19:00
• Photo ID: 6122537
• VIRIN: 200301-N-AJ005-1238
• Resolution: 5057x3712
• Size: 869.89 KB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN