Sailors with the Japanese Maritime Defense Forces prepare

Sailors with the Japanese Maritime Defense Forces prepare to provide simulated humanitarian aid onboard the JS Hyuga (DDG-181), during Dawn Blitz 2013 off the coast of Naval Base Coronado, June 14. Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy, Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations.