ANNUALEX 21G [Image 3 of 12]

AT SEA

11.17.2009

Courtesy Photo

Defense Imagery Management Operations Center     

The Japanese navy helicopter destroyer Hyuga (DDH 181) transits as U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 51 fly nearby during a ship formation photo exercise in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 17, 2009. The photo exercise was the culmination of ANNUALEX 21G, a combined exercise involving U.S. and Japanese naval forces designed to improve bilateral interoperability, defend Japan against maritime threats and to improve capability for surface warfare, air defense and undersea warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rachel N. Hatch/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.17.2009
• Date Posted: 10.01.2014 11:53
• Photo ID: 1574330
• VIRIN: 091117-N-EP713-166
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 936.04 KB
• Location: AT SEA