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    Crews of U.S. Navy and JMSDF mine countermeasures ships perform PASSEX upon conclusion of Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020 [Image 3 of 7]

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    Naval personnel in dark uniforms and face masks are standing in formation along the deck rail of a warship, observing another gray naval vessel at sea. The scene appears to depict a formal naval exercise or passage ceremony between two military ships. The setting is open ocean with calm blue waters and partly cloudy skies.

    MUTSU BAY, JAPAN

    07.23.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Strong 

    USS PIONEER (MCM 9)

    MUTSU BAY (July 23, 2020) – Sailors aboard mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) stand at attention while passing Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) mine sweeper tenders JS Uraga (MST-463) and JS Bungo (MST-464) upon conclusion of Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020. MIWEX 2JA is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Strong)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2020
    Date Posted: 07.25.2020 06:15
    Photo ID: 6285983
    VIRIN: 200723-N-UE100-1133
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 900.89 KB
    Location: MUTSU BAY, JP
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    The image shows multiple naval vessels operating in open blue waters under a partly cloudy sky. At least four warships are visible, spread across the frame at varying distances, suggesting a coordinated naval formation or exercise. Land masses or islands are faintly visible on the horizon in the background.
    A U.S. Navy warship is underway at sea with crew members in uniform and face masks standing along the starboard side of the vessel. An American flag flies from the ship's mast, and at least two other naval vessels are visible in the background on the open water. The scene appears to depict a naval formation or passage exercise.
    Naval personnel in dark uniforms and face masks are standing in formation along the deck rail of a warship, observing another gray naval vessel at sea. The scene appears to depict a formal naval exercise or passage ceremony between two military ships. The setting is open ocean with calm blue waters and partly cloudy skies.
    Naval personnel in dark uniforms and face masks stand in formation along the deck of a warship, observing other vessels at sea. A large gray warship bearing the hull number '463' is prominently visible in the middle distance, with a second vessel visible further in the background. The scene appears to depict a multinational naval exercise or formation event in calm, open waters.
    Naval personnel aboard a warship are waving their caps in a traditional maritime greeting or farewell toward another vessel marked with hull number 463. The scene appears to depict an inter-navy courtesy exchange at sea, likely during a multinational exercise or port visit. A third vessel is visible in the background on the right side of the frame.
    A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel bearing hull number 463 is underway on calm waters. The ship is flying the JMSDF ensign (Rising Sun flag) and has a large number of crew members lined up along the deck rail, suggesting a formal departure or arrival ceremony. The vessel appears to be a landing ship or transport-type warship based on its hull configuration.
    The image shows naval personnel aboard a warship observing a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel (hull number 464) sailing in calm waters. Personnel in dark navy uniforms are lined along the rail of what appears to be a US Navy vessel, with an American flag visible in the upper left corner. A mountainous coastline is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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    Minesweeper
    USS Pioneer (MCM 9)
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    Avenger-class
    Uraga class
    U.S. Navy

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