Two Japanese Self-Defense Force P-3C Orion aircraft fly over Japanese and U.S. Navy vessels during a group photo exercise while under way in the Philippine Sea Nov. 16, 2007, at the conclusion of ANNUALEX 19G. The exercise, which is a maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 08, increases interoperability between the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces and their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau, U.S. Navy.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the mine countermeasure ships USS Patriot (MCM 7) and USS Guardian (MCM 5) renovate playground equipment Nov. 16, 2007, during a community service project at the School for Blind Children in Hai Phong, Vietnam. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl, U.S. Navy.

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BTW, my internet connection at home is down, so I may be slow in returning mail. Who knows how long it will take Verizon to get to it.