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Republic of Korea Navy Ensign Jiyong Shin observes Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992), right, and Japan Maritime Defense Force Atago-class guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) while standing watch on the starboard bridge wing aboard U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a maritime maneuvering exercise in the Western Pacific Ocean, Sept. 10, 2026, in support of Freedom Edge 26. Trilateral exercises and operations like Freedom Edge demonstrate our continued partnership and the growth of our trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. 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)
| Date Taken: | 09.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.11.2026 04:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9926614 |
| VIRIN: | 260910-N-JJ672-1252 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 3.19 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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