English: Pacific Ocean (Nov. 11, 2006) - A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force SH-60J Seahawk helicopter sits on the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) after flying a U.S Navy liaison officer from Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Aegis destroyer JDS Kirishima (DD 174). Kirishima and Curtis Wilbur are working together during the U.S. and JMSDF exercise ANNUALEX. The exercise is designed to improve both forces' capabilities in the defense of Japan. Approximately 8,500 U.S. Sailors are taking part aboard 13 ships, submarines and various shore-based aircraft. About 90 JMSDF ships and 130 aircraft are also participating. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Stephanie Krueger (RELEASED)