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    U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force complete Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA [Image 6 of 6]

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    Two personnel wearing orange safety vests stand on the deck of a vessel, observing a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) departing across open water. One individual wears blue camouflage military uniform and black gloves with hands raised, while the other wears a black jacket with Japanese characters on the vest reading '海上自衛隊' (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force). The scene appears to be a maritime military or coast guard operation conducted under overcast skies.

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    07.19.2026

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    Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet   

    U.S. Navy Sailors from Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) drive a rigid-hull inflatable boat towards the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ocean mine sweeper JS Awaji (MSO-304) during Mine Warfare Exercise 2JA, July 20, 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)

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    Date Taken: 07.19.2026
    Date Posted: 07.23.2026 20:30
    Photo ID: 9828882
    VIRIN: 260720-N-NO824-1006
    Resolution: 4000x3000
    Size: 2.26 MB
    Location: AT SEA
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    Downloads: 5

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    The image is taken from inside a large vessel's open well deck or hangar bay, looking out toward a gray naval or research ship anchored on calm water under overcast skies. Two silhouetted figures stand near the open stern ramp observing the vessel outside. The dramatic backlighting creates strong silhouette contrast between the dark interior and the pale exterior seascape.
    The image shows a maritime operation with three black rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) in the foreground carrying personnel in dark tactical gear, likely divers or special operations forces. A gray military vessel is anchored or stationary in the background on overcast, calm waters. Mountains and a coastline are visible on the horizon under cloudy skies.
    A white military helicopter marked with the number '58' is parked on the deck of a naval vessel at sea. Several personnel in military/tactical gear are boarding or preparing to board the aircraft via a fold-down entry stairway. The scene appears to be an active embarkation operation with mountains faintly visible in the background.
    Two gray military naval vessels are operating in open ocean waters under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground ship bears the hull number '14' and displays what appears to be a US flag, consistent with a US Navy mine countermeasures vessel. A second smaller vessel is visible in the background to the left, with a mountainous coastline faintly visible on the horizon.
    Three naval vessels are sailing in formation across open water under an overcast, cloudy sky. The ships appear to be small-to-medium sized military vessels, likely patrol or mine countermeasure ships, maintaining a roughly parallel course. A distant coastline or mountain range is faintly visible on the horizon.
    Two personnel wearing orange safety vests stand on the deck of a vessel, observing a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) departing across open water. One individual wears blue camouflage military uniform and black gloves with hands raised, while the other wears a black jacket with Japanese characters on the vest reading '海上自衛隊' (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force). The scene appears to be a maritime military or coast guard operation conducted under overcast skies.

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