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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2022) U.S. Marine Capt. Austin Branch, from Coronado, California, assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Fifth Air Naval Gun Liaison Company (5th ANGLICO), simulates Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) in the Combat Information Center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) while participating in bilateral advanced warfare training (BAWT). BAWT is an annual bilateral training exercise that improves the partnership between U.S. and Japanese Forces. This year’s exercise focused on enhancing readiness and interoperability of coalition forces from the U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Lewis)