PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 25, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Akizuki-class destroyer JS Akizuki (DD 115) sails off in the distance with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) at the conclusion of a photo exercise (PHOTOEX). Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

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