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PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2009) A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi SH-60J Sea Hawk helicopter flies over the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX 21G). Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force are participating in the bilateral exercise designed to enhance the capabilities of both naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz/Released)