091113-N-1038M-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2009) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kongo (DDG 173) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. George Washington, the NavyÕs only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is participating in Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 21G), a yearly bilateral exercise with the Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony Martinez/Released) JDS Kongo (DDG-173)-ANNUALEX 21G

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