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PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2008) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) leads a formation of Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships during a photo exercise at the culmination of ANNUALEX 2008. The permanently forward deployed George Washington Carrier Strike Group concluded its bi-lateral training operations in the Pacific Ocean with Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces, which increased interoperability and strengthened its partnership. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John J. Mike (Released)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 Nov. 19, 2008
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John J. Mike
Caption Writer
 MC2 Sharay Bennett
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHD 2
Other Visible Equipment
 Not available
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
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