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    Exercise Malabar 2023 Leadership Observes Ceremonial Entry [Image 12 of 25]

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    Exercise Malabar 2023 Leadership Observes Ceremonial Entry

    230811-N-GR847-0524 SYDNEY, Australia (August 11, 2023) Commander, Australian Fleet, Rear Adm. Christopher Smith; Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Adm. Dinesh Tripathi; Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander-in-Chief Self-Defense Fleet Vice Adm. SAITO Akira; Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas; and distinguished visitors depart Shark Island in Sydney, Australia, during Exercise Malabar 2023, August 11. This iteration of Malabar is the first year with Australia as the host country. Malabar 23 is a surface, air, and subsurface multilateral field training exercise conducted with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and U.S. Navy that enhances interoperability and strengthens ties and critical partnerships between the maritime forces and demonstrates the countries commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)

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    Date Taken: 08.11.2023
    Date Posted: 08.17.2023 05:49
    Photo ID: 7975916
    VIRIN: 230811-N-GR847-1524
    Resolution: 5998x3999
    Size: 18.06 MB
    Location: AU

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