From Update.Ph (Nov 2): US, Japan conduct joint amphibious operations
United States forces is conducting a joint amphibious operations with the Japan Self Defense-Forces (JSDF) off of Guam and Tinian as part of Keen Sword 17 from November 1 to 11. US Navy said Keen Sword is a joint and bilateral exercise held between the US military and JSDF, in an effort to increase operational readiness and interoperability to enhance the Japan-US alliance.
“U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units and personnel will combine with Japanese Self Defense Force units to conduct a range of amphibious missions for the first time since the inception of Keen Sword,” US Navy said.
“Accompanying surface ships will conduct live-fire exercises and other maritime missions to simulate protecting the amphibious task force and providing supporting fires to ground forces ashore,” it added.
http://www.update.ph/2016/11/us-japan-conduct-joint-amphibious-operations/10652
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