161104-N-ZK021-220 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) - Flight deck crewmen signals a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force AH-64 Apache helicopter for take off aboard Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga (DDH 181) during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the – Japan alliance. ( Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)

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