191111-N-CL550-0584 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2019) A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force surface contact ship is underway in formation during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 19. Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 is currently participating in ANNUALEX 19, an annual, bilateral exercise which further develops coordination and interoperability of the premier alliance between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino/Released)