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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships JS Myoko and JS Asakaze follow USS Kitty Hawk in the Philippine Sea on Nov.16, 2007, after completing the 19-ship exercise ANNUALEX, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 08.

SAILING THE PHILIPPINE SEA

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships JS Myoko and JS Asakaze follow USS Kitty Hawk in the Philippine Sea on Nov.16, 2007, after completing the 19-ship exercise ANNUALEX, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 08.

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