180310-N-HE318-0109 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2018) A Standard Missile (SM-2) is launched from the aft missile deck of the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as part of a missile training exercise (MISSILEX) during Multisail 18. MultiSail is a bilateral training exercise improving interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing our ability to work together to confront any contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann/Released)