PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer
JS Hyuga (DDH-181) is underway in the Pacific Ocean as Sea Hawk helicopters from the Chargers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 fly in formation alongside the ship. Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in
Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 21G), a bilateral exercise designed to enhance the capabilities of both naval forces.
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