0711168222P-147 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 16, 2007) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JDS Myoko (DDG 175) and JDS Asakaze (DDG 169) follow the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during a 19-ship group photo at the end of ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the exercise Keen Sword Х08. 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

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