221115-N-XB010-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2022) – Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) in an assault amphibious vehicles (AAVs) launch from the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans’ (LPD 18) well deck into the Philippine Sea during Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Desmond Parks)
Date Taken: | 11.15.2022 |
Date Posted: | 11.19.2022 10:43 |
Photo ID: | 7521215 |
VIRIN: | 221115-N-XB010-1022 |
Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
Size: | 751.32 KB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
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