RMJ4K0XT–161106-N-ZK021-159 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB60B–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMJ4K0Y0–161106-N-ZK021-255 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB60E–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - SH-60K Seahawk comes in for a landing 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 U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMJ4K0XR–161106-N-ZK021-141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB606–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) - Flight crew load ammunitions onto a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force AH-64 Apache during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMJ4K0XX–161106-N-ZK021-239 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB620–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMJ4MB35–161106-N-ZK021-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB62X–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMJ4K0XW–161106-N-ZK021-160 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB62E–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMJ4K18D–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, and Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff of the Japan Joint Staff, held a press conference at the conclusion of Keen Sword 2017 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. Held since 1986, Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force. The forces conducted air and amphibious training at military installations throughout mainland Japan, Okinawa and in air and sea surrounding Japan, Guam an
RMRJB37Y–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMM37B7W–U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, and Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff of the Japan Joint Staff, held a press conference at the conclusion of Keen Sword 2017 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 10, 2016. Held since 1986, Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force. The forces conducted air and amphibious training at military installations throughout mainland Japan, Okinawa and in air and sea surrounding Japan, Guam an
RMRJB61B–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMM37B76–U.S., Japanese air crews work together during Keen Sword 2017 by #PACOM
RMRJB63C–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK3FE–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H pilot looks at Mt. Fuji during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, near Mt. Fuji, Japan. Originating in 1986, Keen Sword has been a routine military training exercise between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)
RMRJB63N–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK3FP–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H navigators confirm charted flight path during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Shikoku prefecture, Japan. Approximately 11,000 U.S. service members in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region are scheduled to participate in Keen Sword 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)
RMRJB377–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) U.S. and Japanese military personnel disembark CH-47 JA helicopter during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK3G5–Cargo parachutes to the ground after being dropped out of a C-130H during Keen Sword 2017 exercise on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Kyushu prefecture, Japan. Keen Sword is designed to practice the critical capabilities to support the defense of Japan, and to respond to a potential crisis or contingency in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)
RMRJB3GD–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - USS Comstock LSD-45 steams in formation during a photo exercise during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK3FC–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H loadmasters show Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members how they load cargo during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)
RMRJB60F–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - U.S. and Japanese leaders attend a briefing in the Flag Information Center (FIC) aboard Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga (DDH 181) during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXJYKA–161106-N-ZK021-159 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB3FW–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) Japanese SH-60K Seahawk helicopters arrive aboard the Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga (DDH 181) during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK00D–161106-N-ZK021-255 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB60G–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) - Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) aircrew aboard Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga 181signals a CH-47 JA helicopter for a take off during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK06H–161106-N-ZK021-160 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB60J–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) aircrew signals a AH-64 (JGSDF) Apache helicopter aboard Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga DDH 181 for take off during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK1YW–161106-N-ZK021-332 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB609–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 U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXK0AD–161106-N-ZK021-093 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB607–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) - Flight deck crewmen signals a Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60K helicopter for a landing 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 U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXJY9Y–161106-N-ZK021-141 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJA6A1–PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2016) Distinguished visitors from Okinawa, Japan, watch arrested landings from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in KS17, a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel designed to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
RMMXK23C–161106-N-ZK021-403 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJB3G2–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) - Flight deck crewmen signals a Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force SH-60K helicopter for a landing 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 U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXJY32–161106-N-ZK021-239 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJA69Y–PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2016) Visitors from Japan watch as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). KS17 is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
RMMXK409–161106-N-ZK021-332 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJA6A0–PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2016) Visitors from Japan watch as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, flies over the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as part of Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). KS17 is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
RMMXK44E–161106-N-ZK021-403 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRJA6JF–ATSUGI, Japan (Nov.02, 2016) Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Vice Adm. Yasuhiro Shigeoka, Commander-in-Chief, Self Defense Fleet, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, during a visit to Naval Air Facility Atsugi during exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS 17). KS 17 is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel designed to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
RMMXK3FD–Master Sgt. Todd M. Bergin, 374th Operations Group superintendent, shakes hands with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)
RMRJC2H4–PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2016) Rear Adm. Charles Williams, commander, Task Force 70, greets Capt. Hirofumi Iizuka, commander, Sub Area Activity, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, as he arrives aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a visit to the ship as part of Exercise Keen Sword 2017. KS17 is a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
RMP1FKGF–161101-N-ZK021-100 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) The Japanese Ship (JS) Ohnami (DD 111) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYHY30–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H pilot looks at Mt. Fuji during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, near Mt. Fuji, Japan. Originating in 1986, Keen Sword has been a routine military training exercise between the U.S. and Japan.
RMP1FKGK–161101-N-ZK021-251 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) The Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga (DDH 181) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRE3KX5–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H pilot looks at Mt. Fuji during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, near Mt. Fuji, Japan. Originating in 1986, Keen Sword has been a routine military training exercise between the U.S. and Japan.
RMP1FKG9–161101-N-ZK021-015 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) The Japanese Ship (JS) Ohsumi (LST 4001) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRE3KX7–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H navigators confirm charted flight path during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Shikoku prefecture, Japan. Approximately 11,000 U.S. service members in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region are scheduled to participate in Keen Sword 2017.
RMMXJXM7–161106-N-ZK021-403 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYHY3F–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H navigators confirm charted flight path during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Shikoku prefecture, Japan. Approximately 11,000 U.S. service members in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region are scheduled to participate in Keen Sword 2017.
RMMXJXKX–161106-N-ZK021-332 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYFC72–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMP1G794–161101-N-ZK021-100 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) The Japanese Ship (JS) Ohnami (DD 111) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYFC8F–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - Ships participating in Keen Sword 2017 steam in formation during a photo exercise. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMP1G792–161101-N-ZK021-015 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) The Japanese Ship (JS) Ohsumi (LST 4001) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYHY4F–Cargo parachutes to the ground after being dropped out of a C-130H during Keen Sword 2017 exercise on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Kyushu prefecture, Japan. Keen Sword is designed to practice the critical capabilities to support the defense of Japan, and to respond to a potential crisis or contingency in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RMP1G790–161031-N-ZK021-079 GUAM (Oct. 31, 2016) - Lt. Chris Dibble, assigned to Joint Region Marianas gives a safety brief during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRE3KX3–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H loadmasters show Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members how they load cargo during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force.
RMMXK400–161106-N-ZK021-567 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) Japanese SH-60K Seahawk helicopters arrive aboard the Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga (DDH 181) during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYHY75–36th Airlift Squadron C-130H loadmasters show Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members how they load cargo during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force.
RMMXK431–161106-N-ZK021-293 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - USS Comstock LSD-45 steams in formation during a photo exercise during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRE3KXC–Cargo parachutes to the ground after being dropped out of a C-130H during Keen Sword 2017 exercise on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Kyushu prefecture, Japan. Keen Sword is designed to practice the critical capabilities to support the defense of Japan, and to respond to a potential crisis or contingency in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RMMXK3GD–Senior Airman Anthony Schoof, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130H loadmaster gives a thumbs up after a cargo drop during Keen Sword 2017 exercise on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Kyushu prefecture, Japan. Keen Sword is designed to practice the critical capabilities to support the defense of Japan, and to respond to a potential crisis or contingency in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)
RMTYFC8E–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - USS Comstock LSD-45 steams in formation during a photo exercise during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMP1FKGG–161101-N-ZK021-199 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) Large harbor tugboats assist Japanese Ship (JS) Mashu (AOE 425) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYFND8–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) - U.S. and Japanese military personnel disembark CH-47 JA helicopter during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMP1FKBP–161101-N-ZK021-199 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) Large harbor tugboats assist Japanese Ship (JS) Mashu (AOE 425) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRE3KX4–Master Sgt. Todd M. Bergin, 374th Operations Group superintendent, shakes hands with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force.
RMMXK3TC–161107-N-ZK021-036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) - U.S. and Japanese military personnel disembark CH-47 JA helicopter during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYHY64–Master Sgt. Todd M. Bergin, 374th Operations Group superintendent, shakes hands with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during Keen Sword 2017 on Nov. 10, 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force.
RMMXK1KX–161107-N-ZK021-036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) U.S. and Japanese military personnel disembark CH-47 JA helicopter during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYFNCX–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - SH-60K Seahawk comes in for a landing 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 U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXJXKW–161106-N-ZK021-293 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - USS Comstock LSD-45 steams in formation during a photo exercise during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMRE2J8F–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2016) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Naoki Oritani maintains Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga DDH 181 course during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMP1G795–161101-N-ZK021-199 - GUAM (Nov. 1, 2016) Large harbor tugboats assist Japanese Ship (JS) Mashu (AOE 425) departs Apra Harbor to participate in Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYGG55–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2016) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Naoki Oritani maintains Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga DDH 181 course during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXJXN8–161107-N-ZK021-036 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) - U.S. and Japanese military personnel disembark CH-47 JA helicopter during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYEPR4–PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) - Flight crew load ammunitions onto a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force AH-64 Apache during exercise Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance.
RMMXJXPG–161108-N-ZK021-030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2016) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Naoki Oritani maintains Japanese Ship (JS) Hyuga DDH 181 course during Keen Sword 2017. Keen Sword 17 is a joint and bilateral field training exercise (FTX) between U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)
RMTYHY2Y–Senior Airman Anthony Schoof, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130H loadmaster gives a thumbs up after a cargo drop during Keen Sword 2017 exercise on Nov. 10, 2016, over the Kyushu prefecture, Japan. Keen Sword is designed to practice the critical capabilities to support the defense of Japan, and to respond to a potential crisis or contingency in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
RMMXJXMM–161106-N-ZK021-567 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2016) - SH-60K Seahawk comes in for a landing 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 U.S. and Japanese forces meant to increase readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer First Class Nardel Gervacio/Released)