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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