U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors watch from the rear hatch of JMSDF mine sweeper tender JS Bungo (MST-464) as ocean mine sweeper JS Awaji (MSO-304) passes during Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA, July 14, 2026. 2JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercises between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jacob Kinnear)
| Date Taken: | 07.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2026 20:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9828864 |
| VIRIN: | 260714-N-NO824-1002 |
| Resolution: | 4000x3000 |
| Size: | 2.32 MB |
| Location: | AT SEA |
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