 American, Indian and Japanese Navy ships have departed Sasebo to begin the at-sea phase of exercise Malabar 2014, while underway the three naval forces will work with each other and practice at-sea operations that will include search and rescue, weapons familiarization, helicopter operations and anti-submarine warfare. As part of a professional exchange program, American, Indian and Japanese sailors will have the chance to spend time on board each other's ships. Exercise Malabar is an annual event between the U.S. and Indian navies. This is the third time Japan has participated. The at-sea portion of Malabar ends on July 29th. From Sasebo, I'm Petty Officer Sara Villegas.