Keywords: US Navy 071116-N-6106R-369 American and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces (JMSDF) ships transit in formation at the end of ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 08.jpg en PHILIPPINE SEA Nov 16 2007 American and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces JMSDF ships transit in formation at the end of ANNUALEX 19G the maritime component of the U S -Japan exercise Keen Sword 08 The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the United States and JMSDF and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation Kitty Hawk operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka Japan U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W Rowe Released 2007-11-16 071116-N-6106R-369 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 52840 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W Rowe PD-USGov-Military-Navy Images from US Navy location The Philippine Sea |