U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Annual Exercise action [Image 4 of 8]

USS CONNECTICUT, AT SEA

11.17.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Hageman 

U.S. Navy           

The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut is underway in the Pacific Ocean with an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter from the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14. In the background are the aircraft carrier USS George Washington and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga. Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in Annual Exercise, a bilateral exercise designed to enhance the capabilities of both naval forces.

• Date Taken: 11.17.2009
• Date Posted: 11.18.2009 15:58
• Photo ID: 224951
• VIRIN: 091117-N-1644H-162
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 932.29 KB
• Location: USS CONNECTICUT, AT SEA