U.S. Pacific Fleet
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PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2019) Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy and the U.S. Navy break formation after sailing together during exercise Pacific Vanguard (PACVAN). PACVAN is a first of its kind exercise between these four countries. Focused on improving the capabilities of participating countries to respond together to crisis and contingencies in the region, PACAVN prepares the participating maritime forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Ronald Pierpoint)
190523-N-QD718-0735
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2019) Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy and the U.S. Navy break formation after sailing together during exercise Pacific Vanguard (PACVAN). PACVAN is a first of its kind exercise between these four countries. Focused on improving the capabilities of participating countries to respond together to crisis and contingencies in the region, PACAVN prepares the participating maritime forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter) 2nd Class Ronald Pierpoint)