U.S. and Japan Carry Out Naval Exercise in East Sea as Reports of Upcoming North Korean Provocation Continue

It is widely expected that the North Korea is going to do a provocation of some kind on April 15th the birthday of the country’s founder, Kim Il-sung. It appears the U.S. military is sending a message beforehand in regards to any provocation:

The U.S. military on Wednesday revealed this week’s exercise with Japan in the East Sea involving a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, F-35C stealth jets and other key assets in a show of force amid concerns about possible North Korean provocations. 

In a Facebook post, the U.S. 7th Fleet showed photos depicting the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier, F-35Cs, an F/A-18E Super Hornet and E-2D Hawk Eye early warning aircraft engaging in the drills with Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force on Tuesday.

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