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Japan (Jan. 24, 2006) -- The guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) and Japanese Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS Ikazuchi (DD 107) sails in formation, while conducting a multilateral passing exercises (PASSEX) off Japan's Eastern Coast. The U.S. Navy and the JMSDF initiative between Destroyer Squadron One Five and Escort Division One are aimed at increasing interoperability and friendship. U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Joseph Jirdina (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
January 24, 2006
Photographer
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Joseph Jirdina
Caption Writer
LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
FFG 51
Other Visible Equipment
JDS Ikazuchi (DD 107) (Japan)
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
Not available