Nov 6, 2021
211030-N-HS181-1085 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 30, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. Izuru Ikeuchi, left, commander, Escort Flotilla Three (CF3), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Dan Martin, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, speak about recent operations between CF3 and CSG 1 from the flight deck of (JMSDF) Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184). Elements of JMSDF and CSG 1 are conducting bilateral operations in the South China Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Haydn N. Smith)