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U.S. Sailors, ROK Forces Conduct FE25 VBSS September 20, 2025
September 15, 2025 - Sailors of the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) approach the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH-181) on a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside the Republic of Korea’s forces during a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise with the JMSDF and Republic of Korea Navy in support of Freedom Edge 25 (FE25) at sea. Trilateral exercises and operations like Freedom Edge demonstrate our shared commitment to collectively achieve and maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific. Curtis Wilbur is forward-deployed and currently assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photo by MC Mark Bergado. U.S. Navy Gifts | U.S. Navy | U.S. Department of Defense Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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