190525-N-CL550-0324 PHILIPPEAN SEA (May 25, 2019) — An empty shell lays on the deck next to the 5-inch/54 caliber gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) after a live-fire demonstration as part of Pacific Vanguard (PACVAN). PACVAN is the first of its kind quadrilateral exercise between Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Naval forces. Focused on improving the capabilities of participating countries to respond together to crisis and contingencies in the region, PACVAN prepares the participating maritime forces to operate as an integrated,

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190525-N-CL550-0324 PHILIPPEAN SEA (May 25, 2019) — An empty shell lays on the deck next to the 5-inch/54 caliber gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) after a live-fire demonstration as part of Pacific Vanguard (PACVAN). PACVAN is the first of its kind quadrilateral exercise between Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Naval forces. Focused on improving the capabilities of participating countries to respond together to crisis and contingencies in the region, PACVAN prepares the participating maritime forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino/Released)

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