Coast Guard greets Japanese Self Defense Force in Bearing Sea and Unalaska [Image 29 of 33]

DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

06.05.2023

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Scott McCann 

U.S. Coast Guard District 17

U.S. Coast Guard members and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force personnel compete in a fun run up Mt. Ballyhoo in Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, June 5, 2023.

Crews from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), Japanese Ship Kashima, and Japanese Ship Hatakaze hosted each other for tours and participated in athletic events while moored at Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, June 5th and 6th, 2023.

The U.S. Coast Guard has a long-standing relationship of interoperability with Japan through operations like North Pacific Guard and training exercises, leading to a continued free and open Pacific. Engagement with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force demonstrates unity and strengthens rule-based order in the North Pacific. - U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Scott McCann

• Date Taken: 06.05.2023
• Date Posted: 06.14.2023 19:10
• Photo ID: 7861228
• VIRIN: 230605-G-QU455-016
• Resolution: 6016x4016
• Size: 10.38 MB
• Location: DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA, US