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HMAS STIRLING, Australia (March 16, 2023) - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, center, poses for a photo onboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) with Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Jonathan Mead, Chief Nuclear Powered Submarine Task Force, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans' Affairs Matt Keogh, and Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7 following a tour, March 16. Asheville conducted multiple tours for distinguished visitors during a routine port visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia to enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen relationships with the Royal Australian Navy. (Courtesy photo by Australian Department of Defence)