071116-N-5387K-025 PHILIPPINE SEA, (Nov. 16, 2007) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JDS Makinami (DD 112) and JDS Amagiri (DD 154) sail near the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during a 19-ship group photo exercise. Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 recently completed ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise was designed to increase interoperability between the United States and JMSDF and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis
071116-N-5387K-025 PHILIPPINE SEA, (Nov. 16, 2007) The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JDS Makinami (DD 112) and JDS Amagiri (DD 154) sail near the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during a 19-ship group photo exercise. Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 recently completed ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise was designed to increase interoperability between the United States and JMSDF and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King (Released) US Navy 071116-N-5387K-025 The guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JDS Makinami (DD 112) and JDS Amagiri (DD 154) sail near the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
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