191111-N-ZZ999-0947 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2019) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships are underway in formation during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 19. ANNUALEX 19 is 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 courtesy of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/Released)