PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 26, 2020) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers JS Ikazuchi (DD-107), front, and JS Amagiri (DD-154) are underway with U.S. Navy ships assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, JMSDF Escort Flotilla 1, Escort Flotilla 4, and the Royal Canadian Navy during Keen Sword 21. Keen Sword is an example of the strength of U.S.-Japan Alliance, the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for more than 60 years. The relationships built and maintained during these events are critical to our shared capability to respond to contingencies at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erica Bechard)