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Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, center, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, opens the new Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling Trainer (NSST) facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Jan. 16, 2025. With Kacher are Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk, left, commander of Task Force 70, Capt. Dave Huljack, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, Capt. Shockey Snyder, back, commander of Naval Surface Group Western Pacific, and NSST team members. The new facility assists the Yokosuka waterfront with seamanship and navigation training for surface forces and offers a full bridge simulator. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)