Valiant Shield 2006 military exercise in Pacific Ocean

U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corp participate in Valiant Shield 2006 in the Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2006. Thirty naval vessels including three aircraft carriers, 280 aircrafts and 22,000 troops participated in the drill which began on June 18.

Three guided-missile destroyers of U.S. Navy cruise in formation during Valiant Shield 2006 in the Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2006. Thirty naval vessels including three aircraft carriers, 280 aircrafts and 22,000 troops participated in the drill which began on June 18.

A B-2 bomber along with other aircrafts fly over the three aircraft carriers during Valiant Shield 2006, June 18, 2006. Thirty naval vessels including three aircraft carriers, 280 aircrafts and 22,000 troops participated in the drill which began on June 18.

US aircrafts fly over the sea in Guam during Valiant Shield 2006, June 18, 2006.

Vessels of U.S. Navy cruise near Guam during Valiant Shield 2006, June 18, 2006.

A Chinese observer talks to his Japanese counterpart during Valiant Shield 2006, June 18, 2006.

A member of the Chinese delegation examines U.S. weapon during Valiant Shield 2006, June 19, 2006.