Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera listens while Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, explains the improvements to the U.S. submarine fleet before a wreath laying ceremony on the USS Arizona Memorial. During his three-day visit to Hawaii, the defense minister will meet with senior military officials to reaffirm the U.S.-Japan alliance and discuss mutual security challenges in the vital Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Kolmel/Released)