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Keen Sword C-130

A 374th Airlift Wing C-130 taxis to its parking spot on the Yokota Air Base flightline Dec. 6. The wing flew more than one dozen members of the international media as part of their orientation to exercise Keen Sword, which takes place Dec. 3-10 at locations throughout Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Bryan Bouchard)
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Keen Sword C-130

Senior Airman Michael Mason, a C-130 Hercules loadmaster from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes a look out the window on the loadmaster door during a media flight Dec. 6. The Gulfport, Miss., native helped escort more than one dozen members of the international media as part of their orientation to exercise Keen Sword, which takes place Dec. 3-10 at locations throughout Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Bryan Bouchard)
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Keen Sword C-130

Airman 1st Class Brandon Lee, a C-130 Hercules loadmaster from the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes a look out the window on the loadmaster door during a media flight Dec. 6. The Erie, Pa., native helped escort more than one dozen members of the international media as part of their orientation to exercise Keen Sword, which takes place Dec. 3-10 at locations throughout Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Bryan Bouchard)
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Keen Sword C-130

A Yokota Air Base C-130 Hercules passes Mt. Fuji, Japan during a media flight Dec. 6 as part of exercise Keen Sword. More than one dozen members of the international media were treated to a low-level, "nap-of-the-Earth" orientation and a first-hand witnessing of airdrop operations. Afterward, the C-130 flew over the Sea of Japan, where dozens of fighters from both the U.S. and Japan have been training since the exercise kicked off Dec. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Bryan Bouchard)
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Keen Sword C-130

A combined aircrew of U.S. Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and airmen from the Japan Air Self Defense Force pose for news media after a flight Dec. 6 at Yokota. The sortie was flown as part of exercise Keen Sword, which is taking place Dec. 3-10 at locations throughout Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Bryan Bouchard)
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Keen Sword 2011

A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) MH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter touches down on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) during exercise Keen Sword 2011 in the East China Sea on Dec. 5, 2010. Keen Sword is the 10th joint-bilateral field training exercise since 1986 involving Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and the U.S. military. The timing of this exercise also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Japan Cooperation and Security Treaty. Denver is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting a scheduled patrol in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Blair)
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Keen Sword 11

USS George Washington Command Master Chief Marty King (left), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Force Master Chief Koji Himori (middle) and Escort Flotilla Command Master Chief Tanaka Naosuke (right) observe operations as JMSDF Escort Flotilla ship Ikazuchi steams into position along side USS George Washington during exercise Keen Sword in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 5, 2010. The 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 Adam K. Thomas)
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Keen Sword 11

USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approaches USS George Washington (CVN 73) for a Fueling at Sea (FAS) in the Pacific Ocean, on Dec. 5, 2010. GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (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 Seaman Cheng S. Yang)
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Keen Sword 11

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Amanda Longie from Busey, Mont. donates blood aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the Armed Services Blood Bank Center in the Pacific Ocean, on Dec. 5, 2010. This is the first ever blood drive the GW has held while underway. GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (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 Seaman Cheng S. Yang)
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Keen Sword 11

Aerographer's Mate 3rdClass Ryan Vaughan (left) and Aerographer's Mate Jason Fisher run diagnostics on a remote environmental monitoring unit (REMUS 100) aboard theamphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) in the East China Sea on Dec. 5, 2010. The REMUS 100 is an unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) that is used for mine detection. These operations mark the first ever launch of a UUV from an LPD-platform ship. Denver is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway participating in Keen Sword 2011, a joint defense exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Blair)
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Keen Sword 11

A rigid-hullinflatable boat (RHIB) launches from the amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) carrying two remote environmental monitoring units (REMUS 100) in the East China Sea on Dec. 5, 2010. The REMUS 100 is an unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) that is used for mine detection. These operations mark the first ever launch of a UUV from an LPD-platform ship. Denver is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway participating in Keen Sword 2011, a joint defense exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S.Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Blair)
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Keen Sword 2010

USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) refuels Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Escort Flotilla ships Ikazuchi (DD-107) and Kongo (DDG-173) as USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams behind in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 5, 2010. GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (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 Charles Oki)
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Keen Sword 2010

U.S. Navy Airman Dequesne Noel, originally from Haiti, attached to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS-14) directs a helicopter on the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Pacific Ocean, on Dec. 5, 2010. USS George Washington is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. 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 Juan Pinalez)
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Keen Sword 2010

The U.S. Navy destroyer class cruiser, USS John McCain (DDG 56), pulls alongside USS George Washington to refuel at sea in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 5, 2010. USS George Washington is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. 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 Juan Pinalez)
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Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Albert Turner, 644th Combat Communications Squadron, lays grounding in a hole to protect communication equipment at Komatsu Air Self-Defense Force Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2010. Members from the 644 CBCS are working at Komatsu JASDF Base in support of the joint, bilateral exercise, Keen Sword 2011. Keen Sword is a regularly scheduled exercise that strengthens Japan-U.S. military interoperability and meets mutual defense objectives. Japan-U.S. military operations and exercises increase readiness to respond to varied crisis situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cammie Quinn/ Released)
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Keen Sword

USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) conduct a replenishment-at-sea in waters west of the Korean Peninsula, on Dec. 2, 2010. George Washington completed a training exercise with the Republic of Korea (ROK) navy demonstrating the U.S. commitment to the ROK and regional partners in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki)
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Keen Sword

PACIFIC OCERN -- Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) position Super Hornets on the ship's flight deck, readying them to launch during flight quarters, Dec. 4. The GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with Japan Self Defense Forces. 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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Keen Sword

PACIFIC OCEAN -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches off the flight deck during flight quarters aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), Dec. 4. The GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the Japanese Self Defense Forces. 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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Keen Sword

PACIFIC OCEAN -- A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force ship approaches the USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the horizon, Dec. 4. The GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with the Japanese Self Defense Forces. 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 Seaman Cheng S. Yang)
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Keen Sword

PACIFIC OCEAN -- Japan Maritime Self Defense Force's Rear Adm. Umio Ohtsuka (right) listens to a brief in the War Room aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), Dec. 4. The GW is currently participating in Keen Sword 2011 with Japanese Self Defense Forces. 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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