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Left to right, Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi (DDG 177), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Atago-class guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177), ROKN Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Cheonji (AOE 57), front, U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), back, ROKN Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-Ryong (DDG 993), and JMSDF Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119) sail in formation 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. (Courtesy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Goto Tamon, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force)
| Date Taken: | 09.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 09.11.2026 23:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9929784 |
| VIRIN: | 260910-N-VB601-1001 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 3.12 MB |
| Location: | JP |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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