PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Ashigara (DDG 178), right, JS Oumi (AOE 426), center, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), left, steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) to conclude Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and Forces. Shiloh
PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2016) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Ashigara (DDG 178), right, JS Oumi (AOE 426), center, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), left, steam in formation during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) to conclude Keen Sword 17 (KS17). KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and Forces. Shiloh is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
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