The Japan Sea Review is an annual celebration highlighting the Japan Coast Guard. The event brings dignitaries from all over the country to take part in the fanfare of the professional displays put on by the Japan Coast Guard and its fleet. This year, RUSH was invited to represent the United States and the United States Coast Guard in this ongoing tradition and take part in this prestigious event.

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SN Blakely Barnes steers RUSH during the Japan Sea Review and Comprehensive Drill

RUSH steers before a Japanese Navy Vessel

OSC Joseph Curcio takes time for a picture

BM3 Malia Chasteen stands a taut watch on the Bridge

RUSH moves into position

BOSN2 Michael Gephardt interacts with a Japan Coast Guard Commander

CAPT Dana Ware observes the Japan Sea Review formation

Crewmembers of RUSH render honors to the Reviewing Ships during the Japan Sea Review

RUSH conducts its first passing during the Japan Sea Review

Hand Salute!

RADM McClellan, CAPT Blair of Activities Far East and CAPT Ware render honors.

LTJG Brock Eckel looks on as the Reviewing ships pass by

RADM McClellan observes the events from the Bridge Wing

CAPT Dana Ware and a Japan Coast Guard Commander discuss event procedures

RUSH stands in the background while a Japan Coast Guard helicopter conducts a hoist

The Reviewing ships packed with media officials

CDR Dwight Mathers and LTJG Andrea Weeks get ready to take RUSH on her final pass in the Japan Sea Review

RUSH brings up the tail end during the initial passing of ships

CAPT Dana Ware enjoying the display

LT Paul McConnell observes as a Japan Coast Guard vessel conducts a mock chase

A Japan Coast Guard vessel

The Japan Coast Guard Firefighting Fleet present a colorful display for the Reviewing Party

Team RUSH wave their caps to the Reviewing Party

RUSH stands by during helicopter operations

RUSH and the Japan Coast Guard

Japan Coast Guard theatrics...

RUSH conducts its final passing to the Reviewing Party, donning its bow lei and A-L-O-H-A on its starboard halyard

RUSH pulls back into Yokohama after a long day at the Japan Coast Guard Sea Review and Comprehensive Drill

RUSH renders honors during a passing

Here comes the Japan Coast Guard!

RUSH conducts a hard turn to port with A-L-O-H-A on its starboard halyard

RUSH renders honors to the Japan Navy