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YOKOHAMA, Japan (Nov. 7, 2022) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and Adm. Ryo Sakai, Chief of Staff of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, left, pose with Cdr. Seki Kentaro, JS Mogami (FFM-1) commanding officer, in the ship’s hangar bay following a tour of the ship. Paparo visited Japan to participate in the 18th Western Pacific Maritime Symposium to underscore the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)