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An EA-18G Growler launches from the flight deck of the USS George Washington as part of exercise Keen Sword 2015 at sea, Nov. 12, 2014. Keen Sword 2015 is a bilateral field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force. It is designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability.

GROWLER LAUNCH

An EA-18G Growler launches from the flight deck of the USS George Washington as part of exercise Keen Sword 2015 at sea, Nov. 12, 2014. Keen Sword 2015 is a bilateral field training exercise involving members of the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force. It is designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability.

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