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    Maritime Forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the U.S. Participate in ANNUALEX 2021 [Image 20 of 21]

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    The image shows a multinational naval formation of at least four warships underway in open blue ocean waters under overcast skies. The vessels appear to be conducting a coordinated formation exercise or transit, with visible hull numbers and national flags identifying ships from multiple nations. The scene is consistent with a NATO or allied naval exercise.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    11.21.2021

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Joshua Sapien 

    USS Carl Vinson   

    211121-N-TL932-1292 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 21, 2021) German Navy Brandenburg-class frigate FGS Bayern (F 217), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Murasame-class destroyer JS Inazuma (DD 105), JMSDF Kongo-class guided-missile destroyer JS Chokai (DDG 176) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338) sail in formation as part of Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2021. ANNUALEX 2021 is a multilateral exercise conducted by elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, German, JMSDF and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval inoperability and a joint commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Sapien)

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    Date Taken: 11.21.2021
    Date Posted: 11.21.2021 06:58
    Photo ID: 6949519
    VIRIN: 211121-N-TL932-1292
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 922.69 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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