190524-N-XX999-0279 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2019) — Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Ariake (DD 109) steams into formation alongside the ampibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) 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 re
190524-N-XX999-0279 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2019) — Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Ariake (DD 109) steams into formation alongside the ampibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) 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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