190524-N-XX999-0307 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2019) — Two F/A-18 super hornets from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ 132) fly in formation behind a P-8A Poseidon from Patrol Squadron (VP 5) during 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

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190524-N-XX999-0307 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2019) — Two F/A-18 super hornets from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ 132) fly in formation behind a P-8A Poseidon from Patrol Squadron (VP 5) during 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 Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Ryan Goebel/Released)

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