071114-N-XXXXS-001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2007) Sailors from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) learn about ship handling tactics from helmsman, BoatswainÕs Mate Seaman Walter Hurd, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63). The Aegis cruiser, along with other ships assigned to the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, is participating in ANNUALEX19G, the maritime component of the bilateral joint exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the and JMSDF and enhance their ability to mutually respond to a regional cri
071114-N-XXXXS-001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2007) Sailors from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) learn about ship handling tactics from helmsman, BoatswainÕs Mate Seaman Walter Hurd, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63). The Aegis cruiser, along with other ships assigned to the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, is participating in ANNUALEX19G, the maritime component of the bilateral joint exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the and JMSDF and enhance their ability to mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 2nd Class Christopher Smith (Released) US Navy 071114-N-XXXXS-001 Sailors attached to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) learn about ship handling tactics from helmsman, Boatswain's Mate Seaman Walter Hurd, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (C
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