Pacific Air Forces

Keen Sword aboard the GW

A Japanese Seahawk from the Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) lands on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a scheduled visit. GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the JMSDF. This exercise enhances the Japan-U.S. alliance which remains a key strategic relationship in the Northeast Asia Pacific region. Keen Sword caps the 50th anniversary of the Japan-U.S. alliance as an "alliance of equals." The exercise runs through Dec. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox)

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JMSDF boards the GW during Keen Sword

Published Dec. 7, 2010