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A ground-to-air left rear view of two Mitsubishi-built F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in formation during joint US Air Force and JASDF Exercise COPE NORTH

A ground-to-air left rear view of two Mitsubishi-built F-4EJ Phantom I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel... More

Commander (CDR) Krumbholtz, right, and CDR S.T. Quigley, commanding officer, Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47), center, greet Captain (CAPT) Joh, commanding officer of the Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, upon h

Commander (CDR) Krumbholtz, right, and CDR S.T. Quigley, commanding of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release ... More

A crew chief from the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron guides an F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft to the flight line during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

A crew chief from the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron guides an F-4EJ ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas... More

F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron are parked on the flight line as another F-15 taxies down the runway beside them during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron are parked...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas... More

Private 1 (PFC) Dane Azill, left, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, explains the construction of a snow boot to PFC Fuminori Sato of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the

Private 1 (PFC) Dane Azill, left, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force carry their weapons while skiing through a forested area during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. The lead skier is carrying an M60 general-purpose machine gun. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer ASAYUKI (DD-132) lies tied up alongside the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990).

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer ASAYUKI (DD-132) li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Rele... More

Led by Rear Adm. (lower half) William W. Mathis, commander, Mine Warfare Command, and his wife, a group of U.S. Navy officers comes aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper support ship HAYASE (MST-462) for a visit. Three Japanese minesweepers and two support ships are stopping in the Philippines while en route to Kuwait to assist in the multinational effort to clear Iraqi mines from the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Storm

Led by Rear Adm. (lower half) William W. Mathis, commander, Mine Warfa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Re... More

An overhead view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Hibiki underway off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

An overhead view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Hibi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Omar Hasan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH Downing Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH Downing Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

An aerial view of the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility at the naval base. The ships tied up at the piers are (b. to t) the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers SAWAGIRI (DD-157), ASAGIRI (DD-151), the helicopter carrying destroyer KURAMA (DDH-144), the destroyer USS O'BRIEN (DD-975), the Japanese guided missile destroyer KONGO (DDG-173) and a Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser. At the top, off to the right, is the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). To the far right at Berth 5 is four Japanese Yushio class submarines

An aerial view of the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility at the naval bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 H. Johnson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Lieutenant Colonel Tada (left), commander of the 304th Fighter Squadron (FS), Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and F-15 Eagle pilots from the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), debrief with United States Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 pilots from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Japan, during Exercise COPE NORTH 02-1

Lieutenant Colonel Tada (left), commander of the 304th Fighter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 02-1 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACOM JASDF Scene Came... More

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and F-15 Eagle pilot Captain (CAPT) Osamu "Dagger" Takizawa assigned to the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, debriefs a four versus four sortie with United States Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18 pilots assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Japan, during Exercise COPE NORTH 02-1

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and F-15 Eagle pilot Captain (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 02-1 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACOM JASDF Scene Came... More

Major (MAJ) Furukawa Yoshihisa, a pilot with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), temporarily assigned with the 308th Fighter Squadron (FS), 56th Fighter Wing (FW), conduct a preflight inspection inside the cockpit of his F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft before a training mission at Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ)

Major (MAJ) Furukawa Yoshihisa, a pilot with the Japan Air Self-Defens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Angela Clemens, USAF Release Status:... More

The Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) (center) steams in formation with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Combat Support Ship USNS RAINIER (T-AOE 7) (rear), and Japanese Self-defense Force warship JDS MAYOKO (DD 175), off the coast Japan. STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are at sea on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting exercises in the Western Pacific

The Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) (center...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Randi R. Brown, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

From left-right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group, aircraft armament systems specialists, Japanese 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano, (right), load an AIM-9 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

From left-right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

From right to left, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, load an AIM-7 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

From right to left, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS HATAKAZE (DDG 171), destroyer JDS KIRISHIMA (DDG 174), US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided-missile Destroyer USS STETHEM (DDG 63) (right) and JDS HARUSAME (DD 102) break formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX)

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS HATAKAZ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy LT. Christopher Klaiber, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, inspects radar components inside his E-2C Hawkeye during the U.S. and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) exercise ANNUALEX in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Matthew) Patton (Released)

U.S. Navy LT. Christopher Klaiber, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Matthew Patton, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Eric Vaughn installs a cannon plug onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft F414-GE-400 engine fuel control component, inside the jet shop aboard the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), on Nov. 15, 2006, while the KITTY HAWK and its Strike Group are participating in Exercise ANNUALEX, a bilateral annual exercise designed to improve relationships and cooperation between the U.S. Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen W. Rowe) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Eric Vaughn installs a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen W. Rowe, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Japanese pilots and US Air Force officers discuss operations on the flight line during joint US Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Exercise COPE NORTH

Japanese pilots and US Air Force officers discuss operations on the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Curt Eddings Rel... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, helps Captain (CPT) Bill Roege strap himself into the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R... More

Members of Det. 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, secure a communications van under camouflage netting at a communications network site during Exercise Cope North 86-4. The Detachment is supporting U.S. Air Force squadrons engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

Members of Det. 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, secure a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tech. Sgt. James R. Fergu... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, pulls a hydraulic fluid pump to an F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas... More

PFC Jerald Reese, Company C, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, takes a pair of snowshoes from a Special Forces advisor during exercise Northwind '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas

PFC Jerald Reese, Company C, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence V.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Private 2 (PSC) David Rau, left, and Private 1 (PFC) Jason Hubbs, both of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, wax their skis during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas

Private 2 (PSC) David Rau, left, and Private 1 (PFC) Jason Hubbs, both...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Danny Bess, left, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, examines a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force 84 mm recoilless rifle during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Area

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Danny Bess, left, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 22nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force are taught basic skiing techniques during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas. (SUBSTANDARD IMAGE)

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force YS-11 aircraft flies over the base during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force YS-11 aircraft flies over the base duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released... More

A band plays on the pier as the large harbor tug OPELIKA (YTB-798) moves the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper support ship HAYASE (MST-462) across the bay as the ship arrives at the naval station. Three Japanese minesweepers and two support ships are stopping in the Philippines while en route to Kuwait to assist in the multinational effort to clear Iraqi mines from the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Storm

A band plays on the pier as the large harbor tug OPELIKA (YTB-798) mov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Re... More

Line handlers work near the bow of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper support ship HAYASE (MST-462) as the ship ties up at the pier. Three Japanese minesweepers and two support ships are stopping in the Philippines while en route to Kuwait to assist in the multinational effort to clear Iraqi mines from the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Storm

Line handlers work near the bow of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Re... More

A port side view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer SAWAGIRI (DD-157) arriving for a port visit

A port side view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Publi... More

The US Naval Ship (Military Sealift Command (MSC) Operated) USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), oiler, performs underway replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer HARUNA (DD 141). The KITTY HAWK and her escorts are conducting joint exercises with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force in the Philippine Sea

The US Naval Ship (Military Sealift Command (MSC) Operated) USNS Tippe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philippine Sea Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Mahlon K. Miller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Katsuhiko Iwasaki, commander of with Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces (JASDF) Air Defense Command (ADC), rides back seat in an F-15D Eagle piloted by Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Matthew Molloy, from the 44th Fighter Squadron's (FS), during Exercise COPE NORTH 02-1

Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Katsuhiko Iwasaki, commander of with Japane...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 02-1 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Ope... More

During Media Day, a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) visually inspects the M137 Panoramic Sight of an M198 155 mm Medium Range Towed Howitzer. The US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrated the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

During Media Day, a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai... More

U.S. Air Force GEN. Paul Hester (sitting), Commander, Pacific Air Force, Yokota Air Base, Japan, listens as GEN. Yoshimitsu Tsumagari, CHIEF, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, addresses the crowd during his Air Force Legion of Merit Award presentation on Oct. 19, 2004. The award was presented to the general for his longstanding leadership and commitment to U.S.-Japan relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force GEN. Paul Hester (sitting), Commander, Pacific Air Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, (left), 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament, shakes hand with Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano, (right), after a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, (left), 18th Maintenance Group a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, from the 14th Fighter Squadron, exits a hardened aircraft shelter during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004. Keen Sword 05 is a joint, bilateral defense exercise where members of U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces increase their defensive readiness through training in air, ground and sea operations. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, from the 14th Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer, JDS SAMIDARE (DD 106), departs Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. RIMPAC is an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer, JDS SAMIDARE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ns Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Release Status: Relea... More

(From right-to-left), The US Navy (USN) Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock USS DENVER (LPD 9), the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer, JDS SAMIDARE (DD 106), sail in formation in the Pacific Ocean (POC) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

(From right-to-left), The US Navy (USN) Austin Class Amphibious Transp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Walter T. Ham Iv, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Air crews are briefed on an upcoming mission during joint US Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Exercise COPE NORTH

Air crews are briefed on an upcoming mission during joint US Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel... More

A ground-to-air left underside view of two Mitsubishi-built F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in formation during joint US Air Force and JASDF Exercise COPE NORTH

A ground-to-air left underside view of two Mitsubishi-built F-4EJ Phan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel... More

Captain (CAPT) Joh, commanding officer of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, is greeted by CAPT McElhenny and Commodore (CMDR) Oakley E. Osborn, commander, Patrol Wings, US Pacific Fleet Joh's unit has just

Captain (CAPT) Joh, commanding officer of Japanese Maritime Patrol Gro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release ... More

P-3C Orion aircraft of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, are parked on the flight line during the Japanese unit's visit to the station for a joint exercise

P-3C Orion aircraft of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release ... More

An aerial view of the harbor, looking west over the submarine base. Various U.S. Navy, Canadian and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are in port to take part in Exercise RimPac '86

An aerial view of the harbor, looking west over the submarine base. Va...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Captain (CPT) J. Elcavce of the IX Corps and CPT Shimufuji of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force point to a position on a map during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

Captain (CPT) J. Elcavce of the IX Corps and CPT Shimufuji of the Japa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P... More

Major General (MGEN) Hisato Tobyama, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles W. Dyke, commander of the US Army, Japan, and IX Corps, sign a policy for the operational plan developed for YAMA SAKURA XI

Major General (MGEN) Hisato Tobyama, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P... More

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice basic skiing techniques during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

GEN Abe, left, commanding general of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's 7th Armored Division, presents a gift to MGEN Charles P. Ostott, Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division (Light) at the close of the combined Japanese/U.S. exercise Orient Shield '89

GEN Abe, left, commanding general of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORIENT SHIELD '89 Base: Camp Kita State: Kumamoto Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Pat Mckee Release Status:... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force coastal minehunter/sweeper AWASHMA (MSC-670), left, and the minesweeper support ship HAYASE (MST-462) tie up to the pier as the coastal minehunter/sweeper YURISHIMA (MSC-668) approaches its berth. Three Japanese minesweepers and two support ships are stopping in the Philippines while en route to Kuwait to assist in the multinational effort to clear Iraqi mines from the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Storm

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force coastal minehunter/sweeper AW...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Re... More

A port beam view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer HATSUYUKI (DD 122) underway as it departs from the naval station after a visit.

A port beam view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to ... More

A starboard quarter view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine MOCHISHIO (SS-574) arriving in port to take part in the joint naval exercise RIMPAC '92

A starboard quarter view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '92 Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH Downing Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Destroyers of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (HMSDF) pass the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as they depart from port. Other U.S. and JMSDF ships are moored in the background

Destroyers of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (HMSDF) pass th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH Downing Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH Downing Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Smedley D. Butler (MCB Butler), Okinawa, Japan, and members of the Japanese Self-Defense Force fill the role as the Color Guard during the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony on the island of Iwo Jima

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Smedley D....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Cory P. Griffith, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Admiral (RADM) Matsuoka (left), and US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR), Daniel Rieke, Executive Officer of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), pose for a photograph, during a presentation at Kanoya Air Base, Japan. CDR Rieke presented the RADM with his Units baseball Cap, and a autographed photo of a US Navy (USN) P-3C Orion flying near Japans Mt. Fuji. RADM Matsuoka is Commander, 1ST Flight Group, 1ST Flight Squadron (VP-1), JMSDF

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Admiral (RADM) Matsuoka...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kanoya Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Evelyn P. Haywood, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned to the line handling crew at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), watch as the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), ASAGIRI CLASS: Destroyer, HAMAGIRI (DD 155), commences docking procedures with the assistance of a commercial harbor tug boat, as the ship arrives at Pearl Harbor, HI

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned to the line handling crew at Naval Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Ryan C. Mcginley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Haruna Class Destroyer Haruna (DDH 141) passes Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during arrival honors prior to the multinational maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include eight participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Japanese Defense Ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), and STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, prepare to load an AIM-7 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), and STAFF SGT....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, pilots, 67th Fighter Squadron, together with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 pilots, 7th Wing, attend a preflight briefing during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, pilots, 67th Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft, 7th Wing, parked on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force (U.S. Air Force ) LT. GEN. John D. Hopper (right), Vice Commander of the Air Education and Training Command, LT. GEN. Yuzo Hoshino (center) of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and members of a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, salute during a ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, on Feb. 3, 2005. LT. GEN. Hoshino is visiting Randolph AFB. (DOD PHOTO by Joel Martinez) (Released)

U.S. Air Force (U.S. Air Force ) LT. GEN. John D. Hopper (right), Vice...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Joel Martinez, Dod Release Status: Rele... More

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JDS KIRISHIMA (DDG 174) (upper left), USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided-missile Destroyer USS STETHEM (DDG 63) (upper right), destroyer JDS HATAKAZE (DDG 171) (left) and destroyer JDS HARUSAME (DD 102) sail in formation during a passing exercise (PASSEX), in the Pacific Ocean

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

060727-N-5067K-087 (Jul. 27, 2006)US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrence T. Etnrye (left) Commander (CO), Naval Surface Forces (COMNAVSURFOR), exchanges gifts with Vice Adm. Yoji Koda (right), Commander (CO), Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Sasebo District Headquarters at Sasebo, Japan (JPN), to reaffirm unity and commitment to maritime security . U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Michael D. Kennedy (RELEASED)

060727-N-5067K-087 (Jul. 27, 2006)US Navy (USN) Vice Adm. Terrence T. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sasebo State: Nagasaki Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Michael D. Kennedy, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Washington, DC. -- September 18, 2006. Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force Delegation discuss some of the concepts regarding crisis communications and the importance of managing expectations thru media vehicles. FEMA Photo by Bill Koplitz.

Washington, DC. -- September 18, 2006. Japan's Ground Self-Defense Fo...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A U.S. Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14 (HS-14) Sailor (right) directs a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) SH-60J Seahawk multi-mission helicopter on the flight deck of the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on Nov. 14, 2006, while the KITTY HAWK and its Strike Group are participating in Exercise ANNUALEX, a bilateral annual exercise designed to improve relationships and cooperation between the U.S. Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jarod R. Hodge) (Released)

A U.S. Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14 (HS-14) Sailor (righ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jarod Hodge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-1 close-support aircraft on the flight line during joint US Air Force and JASDF Exercise COPE NORTH

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-1 close-support aircraft on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel... More

Crew chief Kunichiko Ono, 6th Squadron, 1ST Wing, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, signals to a Japanese F-1 aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

Crew chief Kunichiko Ono, 6th Squadron, 1ST Wing, Japan Air Self-Defen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, helps CAPT. Bill Roege strap himself into the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle aircraft canopy during exercise Cope North 86-4. U.S. Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt. James R. Ferguson ... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, cleans an F-15 Eagle aircraft canopy during exercise Cope North 86-4. U.S. Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt. James R. Ferguson ... More

Members of Detachment 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, lift camouflage netting to the top of a communications van while setting up a communications network for Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. The detachment is supporting US Air Force squadrons engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

Members of Detachment 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, lift...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R... More

Private First Class (PFC) Darren Smith, left, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, explains the operation of a pair of night vision glasses to members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Area

Private First Class (PFC) Darren Smith, left, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, practice basic skiing techniques during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer HIEI (DD-142) moored to a pier with the destroyer ASAGUNO (DD-115) nested alongside

A bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer HIEI ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A port quarter view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Tachikaze class destroyer ASAKAZE (DD-169). (Substandard image)

A port quarter view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Tachik...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Crew members stand on the deck and sail of the Japanese Self-Defense Force submarine MOCHISHIO (SS-574) as the vessel arrives to take part in the joint naval exercise RIMPAC '92

Crew members stand on the deck and sail of the Japanese Self-Defense F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '92 Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Crew members stand on the sail and deck of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine MOCHISHIO (SS-574) following the vessel's arrival to take part in the joint naval exercise RIMPAC '92

Crew members stand on the sail and deck of the Japanese Maritime Self-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '92 Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine MOCHISHIO (SS-574) arriving in port with sailors standing atop the sail. The vessel is arriving to take part in the joint naval exercise RIMPAC '92

A bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine MOCHI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '92 Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

The Japanese flag flies from the pier as spectators watch the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine MOCHISHIO (SS-574) following the vessel's arrival to take part in the joint naval exercise RIMPAC '92

The Japanese flag flies from the pier as spectators watch the Japanese...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '92 Base: Naval Submarine Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A port side view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) helicopter carrying destroyer KURAMA (DDH-144) arriving for a port visit as part of a task group that includes flagship KONGO (DDG-173), the destroyer HATAKAZE (DD-171), ASAGIRI class destroyers AMAGIRI (DD-154), HAMAGIRI (DD-155) and SAWAGIRI (DD-157) along with the replenishment ship TOKIWA (AOE-423)

A port side view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Publi... More

The guided missile cruiser USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62) underway in the Philippine Sea during joint exercises with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force

The guided missile cruiser USS CHANCELLORSVILLE (CG 62) underway in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philippine Sea Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Mahlon K. Miller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

United States Forces Japan (USFJ) COPE NORTH 02-1 Director, United States Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Donald Weckhorst, 605th Air Operations Group Commander (OGC), Yokota Air Base, Japan, briefs Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and participants on Exercise COPE NORTH 02-1 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

United States Forces Japan (USFJ) COPE NORTH 02-1 Director, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 02-1 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACOM JASDF Scene Came... More

Standing before a granite marker honoring the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers on both sides, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Smedley D. Butler (MCB Butler), Okinawa, Japan, and members of the Japanese Self-Defense Force join as a Color Guard during the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony on the island of Iwo Jima

Standing before a granite marker honoring the bravery and sacrifices o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Cory P. Griffith, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) (left), Tachikaze Class Destroyer JDS ASAKAZE (DD 169) (center), Murasame Class Destroyer JDS INAZUMA (DD 105) (right), sit pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The ships are participating in this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004 exercise. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of...

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) (left), Tachika... More

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) sits moored pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. There are currently four Japanese ships in Pearl Harbor, participating in multi-national maritime exercise Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is largest international maritime exercise in waters around Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC enhances tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in...

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) sits moored pie... More

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Aircrewmen psoe for a group photograph as they wait to escort distinguished visitors to a Japanese MSDF SH-60J Seahawk multi-mission helicopter, parked on the flight deck of the Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), on Nov. 14, 2006, while the KITTY HAWK and its Strike Group are participating in Exercise ANNUALEX, a bilateral annual exercise designed to improve relationships and cooperation between the U.S. Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jarod R. Hodge) (Released)

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Aircrewmen psoe for a grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jarod Hodge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2006) The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758) steams out in front of the of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) carrier strike group and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during the U.S. and JMSDF exercise Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2006. ANNUALEX kicked off Nov. 9 and included more than 85 JMSDF and 13 U.S. ships and submarines, plus dozens of air wing and shore-based aircraft. About 8,500 U.S. personnel took part. U.S. Navy photo by CHIEF Mass Communication SPECIALIST Todd P. Cichonowicz (Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2006) The nuclear-powered attack submarine US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Todd Cichonowicz, USN Release Status: Release... More

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force lands with its air brake up during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force lands wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R... More

Major (MAJ) Koike, Air Defense Command intelligence officer, explains aggressor flight tactics to Japanese and American pilots during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

Major (MAJ) Koike, Air Defense Command intelligence officer, explains ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R... More

US Air Force technicians look on as Japan Air Self-Defense Force airframe repair personnel service an aircraft-mounted accessory drive during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

US Air Force technicians look on as Japan Air Self-Defense Force airfr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R... More

Members of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force armament personnel load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the wing of an aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

Members of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing and the Japan Air Self-Defen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and a Japanese crew, service landing gear on an F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas... More

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Steven Reitam, left, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, shows Sergeant (SGT) Imamura of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force how to properly hold an M16 rifle equippped with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Steven Reitam, left, Company C, 3rd Batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A port beam view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer ISOYUKI (DD-127) underway.

A port beam view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Raszler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer YAMAYUKI (DD-129) underway as it departs from the naval station after a visit.

A port beam view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to ... More

A Japanese civilian Bell Model 222 helicopter, foreground, flies over the port at Yokosuka. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers YUUGIRI (DD-153), AMAGIRI (DD-154) and SETOGIRI (DD-156) are moored in the background

A Japanese civilian Bell Model 222 helicopter, foreground, flies over ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven Cooke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), other U.S. vessels and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force tied to the piers

An aerial view of the station, with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH Downing Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A port side view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Destroyer HATAKAZE (DD-171) arriving for a port visit

A port side view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Publi... More

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