AT SEA – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise on April 17, alongside Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177), and Republic of Korea Navy ROKS destroyer YulGok Yi I (DDG 992).
This exercise enhances the interoperability of our collective forces and demonstrates the strength of the trilateral relationship with our Japan and Republic of Korea Allies. This trilateral cooperation is reflective of our shared values and resolve against those who challenge regional stability.
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Savannah Valdez, from San Diego, stands watch in the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and Republic of Korea Navy Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgoki I (DDH 992). Benfold is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of Destroyer Squadron 15. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy‘s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Alexis Pelletier)
We remain committed to peace and prosperity in the region to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and Republic of Korea Navy Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgoki I (DDH 992) steam alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a trilateral maritime exercise focused on ballistic missile defense integration and shipboard maneuvers. Benfold is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of Destroyer Squadron 15. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy‘s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Alexis Pelletier)
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducts high-speed maneuvers with Republic of Korea Navy Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgoki I (DDH 992) during a trilateral maritime exercise focused on ballistic missile defense integration and shipboard maneuvers. Benfold is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of Destroyer Squadron 15. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy‘s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Alexis Pelletier)
Source : U.S. Navy
