Japanese naval ship Shimokita leaves for Indian Ocean

Japanese naval ship Shimokita leaves for Indian Ocean

KURE, Japan - Crew members of the Japanese landing ship tank Shimokita attend a gathering before sailing from the vessel's home port of Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Feb. 4 as part of Japan's rear-area support for U.S.-led military operations in Afghanistan.

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