Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ships JS Ise (DDH 182), JS Haruyuki (DD 128) and JS Abukuma (DE 229) turn together in formation after a steaming in formation with other JMSDF and US Navy ships following the conclusion of exercise Keen Sword 2013. Keen Sword is a regularly scheduled exercise that enables the United States and Japan to practice coordination procedures and improve interoperability required to effectively defend Japan or respond to a crisis in the Asia-Pacific region. (US Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Denver Applehans/Released)
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 11.20.2012 21:27 |
| Photo ID: | 787252 |
| VIRIN: | 121116-N-EY938-612 |
| Resolution: | 3804x2536 |
| Size: | 1.8 MB |
| Location: | EAST CHINA SEA, AT SEA |
| Web Views: | 105 |
| Downloads: | 14 |
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