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The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
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The U.S. Navy's forward deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washingto...
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) is underway in the P...
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Retired Lt. Gen. Ed Smith, senior mentor for Yama Sakura
Retired Lt. Gen. Ed Smith, senior mentor for Yama Sakura 69, sketches a Japanese symbol in a ceramic plate during a ceramic painting class introducing U.S. Soldiers to Japanese culture as a part of Exercise YS ... More
The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Todd Cichonowicz, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Mounted Patrol
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Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) is moo...
Hong Kong (Nov. 28, 2006) Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) is moored with guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) while anchored in Victoria Harbor for a port visit to Hong ... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63).
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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman James Totten directs an ai...
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A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi SH-60J Sea Hawk helicop...
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MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Sean Buck, delivers opening remarks to the 17 partner nation participants of the Combined Force Maritime Co... More
HONG KONG (Nov. 28, 2006) Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack su...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Hong Kong (HKG) Scene Major Command Shown: USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Danny Ewing Jr., USN Release Status: Released... More
U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in forma...
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Japanese Master Sgt. Yukio Soranaka teaches technique
Japanese Master Sgt. Yukio Soranaka teaches technique to Lt. Gen. Junji Suzuki, commanding general, Japanese Middle Army, and Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commanding general, I Corps, during a ceramic painting class... More
US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RDML) (Lower Half) Douglas McClain, Comman...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Benjamin Dennis, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More
U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in form...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2011) U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in formation during Annual Exercise 2011. Annual Exercise is a bi-lateral field training exercise designed to practice... More
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The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
Command Sgt. Maj. James Norman III, I Corps Command
Command Sgt. Maj. James Norman III, I Corps Command Sergeant Major, toasts the start of Yama Sakura 69 at a social in Itami, Japan, Dec. 4. Yama Sakura (YS) is an annual, bilateral exercise with the Japan Grou... More
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Takanami Class Destroyer...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Takanami Class Destroyer JDS (Japanese Defense Ship) ONHAMI (DD 111) sails in form... More
Helicopters fly above the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) Helicopters fly above the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JDS Hiei (DDH 142) and JDS Kongo (DDG 173) as they maneuver into formation during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 2... More
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
U.S. Navy Lt.j.g. Barry Shaw, right, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense F...
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 12, 2005) U.S. Navy Lt.j.g. Barry Shaw, right, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Lt. Takuya Watanabe, work together to establish ship alignment during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) ... More
US Navy (USN) guided missile cruisers and destroyers assigned to Destr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Tsugaru Straits Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Stephen W. Rose, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Marine reconnaissance forces assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary...
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The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) trans...
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The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JDS Ata...
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The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
Brig. Gen. Dany Fortin, deputy commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Dany Fortin, deputy commanding general of operations, I Corps, sketches a Japanese symbol in a ceramic plate during a ceramic painting class introducing U.S. Soldiers to Japanese culture as a part of... More
Rear Adm. John Haley discusses Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2011 with Vi...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2011) Rear Adm. John Haley, commander of Carrier Strike Group 5 and Task Force 70, right, discusses Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2011 with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Ad... More
U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in forma...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2011) U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in formation while Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3 Orion aircraft fly overhead during Annual Exercise 2011. Annu... More
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits duri...
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The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in forma...
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Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Benjamin Bresnahan
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Benjamin Bresnahan takes a bearing reading aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) while pulling into Kagoshima, Japan. Patriot and USS Guardian are pre... More
Ships at Whire Beach, Okinawa.
WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (Oct. 29, 2011) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46), the japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships JS Osumi (LST 4001), JS Chokai (DDG 176), JS Ashigara (DDG 178) and other ... More
U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are underway in ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2011) U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are underway in formation during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX ) 2011, a bilateral field-training exercise sponsored by the Japan ... More
Capt. Greg Fenton, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Geo...
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A Soldier with the 64th Civil Support Team, New Mexico
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Leaders from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S.
Leaders from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army celebrate a successful bilateral exercise during a United States Army-Japan hosted victory luncheon signaling the end of Yama Sakura 69 at Itami, Japan, Dec. 11.
Brig. Gen. John Haley, deputy commanding general of
Brig. Gen. John Haley, deputy commanding general of support, I Corps, sketches Japanese symbol in a ceramic plate during a ceramic painting class introducing U.S. Soldiers to Japanese culture as a part of Exerc... More
U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships cruis...
Pacific Ocean (Nov. 15, 2005) U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships cruise in formation near the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as part of the bilatera... More
USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) steams into Victoria Harbor for a port visit to...
South China Sea (Nov. 23, 2006) USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) steams into Victoria Harbor for a port visit to Hong Kong after completing Annual Exercise 2006. Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) arrived for a... More
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
Leaders from the Japanese Middle Army and U.S. Army
Leaders from the Japanese Middle Army and U.S. Army raise their glasses for a toast during a lunch hosted by Lt. Gen. Junji Suzuki as a part of Exercise Yama Sakura 69 at Camp Itami, Japan, Dec. 3. Yama Sakura... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Eddie Rodriguez stands...
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Fort Polk conducts annual exercise to test emergency response
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Maj. Gen. James Pasquarette, commanding general, United
Maj. Gen. James Pasquarette, commanding general, United States Army-Japan and I Corps (Forward), talks about the strong partnership and leadership shown by leaders from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. ... More
Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) fast-rope f...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2009) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) fast-rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during visit, board, search and seizure training exercise aboard the amphib... More
The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) is underwa...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) The Seawolf-class attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in An... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fa...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 20, 2013) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fall into formation as they prepare for a refueling at sea with the Japanese oiler Tokiwa (AOE 423) during Annu... More
A member of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force works inside the com...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2013) A member of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force works inside the combat operations center of the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 20... More
131128-N-BX824-750 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The George Washingt...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The George Washington Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships participate in tactical maneuver training during Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13. AnnualEx 13 is desig... More
Ensign Gloria Armentrout looks out from the bridge of the Ticonderoga-...
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Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) observe...
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Ensign Nicholas Nesbit, assigned to the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke...
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Leaders from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S.
Leaders from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army celebrate a successful bilateral exercise during a United States Army-Japan hosted victory luncheon signaling the end of Yama Sakura 69 at Itami, Japan, Dec. 11.
Staff Sgt. Brian Byrd, team lead chef, I Corps, prepares
Staff Sgt. Brian Byrd, team lead chef, I Corps, prepares the meat for Team U.S. main dish as Miho Kato (background), dietitian, Team Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, uses a stove top in the U.S. tent to heat up... More
A Soldier with the 64th Civil Support Team, New Mexico
A Soldier with the 64th Civil Support Team, New Mexico Army National Guard, helps an “injured citizen” to the decontamination area after a train derailment scenario for the Vigilant Guard exercise August 8 in L... More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) and the Japan Maritime S...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers Chokai (DDG 176) and Isoyuki (DD 127) are underway in formation during Annual Exe... More
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3 Orion aircraft fly overhead duri...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2011) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3 Orion aircraft fly overhead during a formation in Annual Exercise 2011. Annual Exercise is a bi-lateral field training exercise designed to pr... More
The forward-deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chan...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 22, 2015) The forward-deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) takes part in an underway-replenishment with the Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS T... More
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) observe...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) observe as the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is underway in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defen... More
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
Spc. Deayerius Dukes, a food service specialist assigned
Spc. Deayerius Dukes, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, I Corps, slices a carrot into thin strips for a salad topping during the Yama Sakura 69 Iron Chef Competition... More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Junji Suzuki, commanding general,
Japanese Lt. Gen. Junji Suzuki, commanding general, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, welcomes members from the U.S. military for Yama Sakura 69 during an Exercise Start Reception dinner at Itami, Japan, Dec. 5.... More
Ships participate in Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 21G).
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, the Haruna-class helicopter destroyer HS Hiei (DDH 142) and the Atogo-class guided-missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178), and the U.S... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is underway in the Pacif...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in Annual Exercise ... More
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi SH-60J Sea Hawk helicop...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi SH-60J Sea Hawk helicopter flies over the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 21G). Ships fro... More
Rear Adm. Sean Buck and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. Hi...
ATSUGI, Japan (Oct. 31, 2011) Rear Adm. Sean Buck, commander of Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. Hiroo Hatanaka speak to the media about Annual Exercise... More
The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) joins the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 73) and the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and s... More
irman Nicholas Stonestreet, moves an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to Airborne...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2017) Airman Nicholas Stonestreet, moves an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier and fla... More
Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, I Corps commanding general,
Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lanza, I Corps commanding general, talks about the significance of a Yama Sakura coin given to him by Lt. Gen. Junji Suzuki, JGSDF Middle Army commander, during a social in Itami, Japan, Dec... More
Maj. Gen. James Pasquarette, commanding general, United
Maj. Gen. James Pasquarette, commanding general, United States Army-Japan and I Corps (Forward), presents Mr. Ono with tokens of appreciation for setting up home visit for U.S. service members to experience Jap... More
Maj. Gen. James Pasquarette, commanding general, United
Maj. Gen. James Pasquarette, commanding general, United States Army Japan, gives the closing toast during the Exercise Start Reception dinner at Itami, Japan, Dec. 5. Yama Sakura is an annual, bilateral exercis... More
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kongo (DDG 173) is...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kongo (DDG 173) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carri... More
Rear Adm. Sean Buck and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. Hi...
ATSUGI, Japan (Oct. 31, 2011) Rear Adm. Sean Buck, commander of Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Vice Adm. Hiroo Hatanaka speaks to the media about Annual Exercis... More
U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in forma...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2011) U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships transit in formation during Annual Exercise 2011. Annual Exercise is a bi-lateral field training exercise designed to practice... More
131128-N-BX824-636 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The George Washingt...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The George Washington Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships participate in tactical maneuver training during Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13. AnnualEx 13 is desig... More
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) transits the ocean after completion of Annual Exercise (AE) 16. AE16 is an annual event to increase interoperab... More
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
Leaders from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S.
Leaders from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army raise their glasses for the opening toast to celebrate a successful bilateral exercise during a United States Army-Japan hosted victory luncheon signal... More
Leaders from the U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense
Leaders from the U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force toast to the beginning of Yama Sakura 69 during the Exercise Start Reception dinner at Itami, Japan, Dec. 5. Yama Sakura (YS) is an annual, bi... More
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JDS Hiei (DDH 142) and JD...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JDS Hiei (DDH 142) and JDS Kongo (DDG 173) maneuver into formation during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 21G). Ships from the U.S. Navy and ... More
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Shimakaze (DDG 172) tra...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2011) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Shimakaze (DDG 172) transits in formation with U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships during Annual Exercise 2011. Ann... More
A helicopter with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force lifts off from...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 27, 2013) A helicopter with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force lifts off from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Annual Exercise (AE) 13. AE13 is designed to incr... More
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center-right, lea...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), center-right, leads the George Washington Carrier Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships in tactical maneuve... More
A chaff round fires from a decoy launching system aboard the Ticondero...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 18, 2015) A chaff round fires from a decoy launching system aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during a chaff exercise as part of Annual... More
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation ...
WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise 16. The Ronal... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval
MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 09, 2017) – Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Sean Buck, delivers opening remarks to the 17 partner nation participants of the Combined Force Maritime Co... More
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers gather at White B...
OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 14, 2017) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers gather at White Beach during the start of Annual Exercise 2017 (ANNUALEX). ANNUALEX is a bilateral training exercise between t... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Yao Zoumavor directs an...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Yao Zoumavor directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-... More
Lt. Nicholas O'Neill, from Carson City, Nev., signals for the launch o...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 18, 2017) Lt. Nicholas O'Neill, from Carson City, Nev., signals for the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 from the flight deck of the Navy's for... More
An F/A-18 Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Navy's for...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 20, 2017) An F/A-18 Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier and flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during ... More
Japanese Warrant Officer Akihiro Kanae, command sergeant
Japanese Warrant Officer Akihiro Kanae, command sergeant major, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Middle Army, gives the closing toast at a social in Itami, Japan, Dec. 4, before the start of Exercise Yama Sakura... More