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PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 6, 2022) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Maxwell Bohnert inspects sonobuoys loaded into an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) multi-purpose destroyer JS Izumo (DDH 183) during a bi-lateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, Dec. 6. The U.S. Navy and JMSDF regularly fly, sail and operate together with other Allies and partners to promote security and stability throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)