221115-N-XB010-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2022) – Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) in an assault amphibious vehicles (AAVs) launch from the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans’ (LPD 18) well deck into the Philippine Sea during Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen the ironclad alliance. ( Navy photo by Mass Commun


221115-N-XB010-1002 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2022) – Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) in an assault amphibious vehicles (AAVs) launch from the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans’ (LPD 18) well deck into the Philippine Sea during Keen Sword 23. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen the ironclad alliance. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Desmond Parks)


Size: 4981px × 3321px
Photo credit: © APFootage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 18, keensword23, lpd, nol, orleans, uss