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    Freedom Edge 26 concludes, advancing trilateral readiness across the Indo-Pacific [Image 2 of 5]

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    A naval service member stands watch on the deck of a military vessel in rough, overcast sea conditions. The sailor, wearing a navy blue uniform and cap with communication headset, observes a second warship visible in the distance through the fog and mist. The scene depicts an active maritime patrol or naval exercise operation.

    JAPAN

    09.10.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Oscar Diaz 

    U.S. Pacific Command         

    U.S. Navy Seaman Angelaada Igoche stands watch on the starboard bridge wing aboard while Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) steams alongside Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992) during a maritime maneuvering exercise with Republic of Korea Navy and Japan Maritime Defense Force in the Western Pacific Ocean, Sept. 10, 2026, in support of Freedom Edge 26. Freedom Edge is a premier, annual trilateral exercise designed to strengthen defensive cooperation, bolster interoperability, and safeguard shared values between Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz)

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    Date Taken: 09.10.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 03:47
    Photo ID: 9926562
    VIRIN: 260910-N-JJ672-1173
    Resolution: 6000x4000
    Size: 3.82 MB
    Location: JP
    Web Views: 14
    Downloads: 1

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    The image is taken from inside a naval vessel looking through an arched doorway onto an exterior deck. A sailor in a blue uniform and headset stands watch on the bridge wing, observing another warship visible in the distance on overcast, choppy seas. The composition frames the scene through the doorway, creating a layered perspective of interior, deck, and open ocean.
    A naval service member stands watch on the deck of a military vessel in rough, overcast sea conditions. The sailor, wearing a navy blue uniform and cap with communication headset, observes a second warship visible in the distance through the fog and mist. The scene depicts an active maritime patrol or naval exercise operation.
    A naval formation of multiple warships is photographed from the bow of a lead vessel during overcast, rainy conditions at sea. The image is taken through a rain-spattered lens, creating circular bokeh droplets across the frame. Multiple gray warships are visible in the distance, suggesting a coordinated fleet exercise or transit operation.
    A formation of military aircraft flying above a cloud layer against a clear blue sky. The formation includes a large tanker aircraft on the left side accompanied by multiple fighter jets in a coordinated flight pattern. This appears to be a military exercise or demonstration involving aerial refueling-capable assets.
    A large group of military personnel and at least one civilian are posing for a group photograph in front of the Headquarters United States Forces Japan building. The group includes members wearing multiple different military uniforms, suggesting a multinational or joint military gathering. Many participants are raising their fists in a unified gesture toward the camera.

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