PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) launches a countermeasures chaff round while participating in bilateral advanced warfare training (BAWT). BAWT is an annual bilateral training exercise that improves the partnership between U.S. and Japanese Forces. This year's exercise focused on enhancing readiness and interoperability of coalition forces from the U.S. and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Lewis)