161111-N-UF697-161 [Image 50 of 842]

11.11.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Cunningham  

U.S. Navy           

161111-N-UF697-161
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Ashigara (DDG 178), right, JS Oumi (AOE 426), center, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), left, steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) to conclude Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. Forces. Shiloh is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.11.2016
• Date Posted: 11.15.2016 00:11
• Photo ID: 2987672
• VIRIN: 161111-N-UF697-161
• Resolution: 4000x2662
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