PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 27, 2020) U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, commander of U.S. Forces Japan, enters as part of the official party aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH-184) during the opening ceremony for Exercise Keen Sword 21, Oct. 26, 2020. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Donovan Zeanah)