Japanese and U.S. sailors pose for a group photo prior to take off as part of a joint ride-along exercise with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces (JMSDF) squadron, VP-2 “Odin” stationed at Hachinohe Air Base. The exercise focused on tactical communication and coordination and consisted of four short tactical flights, two flown by the “Tigers” and two flown by “Odin,” in which riders from the opposite command were welcomed aboard.