030228-N-3612M-003 White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 28, 2003) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) ships Shimakaze (DDG 172), Myoukou (DDG 175), Hamagiri (DD 155) and Natusio (SS 584) are pier-side Okinawa, Japan. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 1st Class James G. McCarter. (RELEASED) US Navy 030228-N-3612M-003 he amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), and the Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) ships Shimakaze (DDG 172), Myoukou (DDG 175), Hamagiri (DD 155) and Natusio (SS 584) are pier-side Okinawa

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