Adm. Cecil D. Haney (right) commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, holds a joint press conference with Adm. Masahiko Sugimoto (center) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, and Vice Adm. Matsushita Yasush commander of Fleet Escort Force, aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JDS Ise (DDH 182). Haney met with USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) sailors and conducted staff talks with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during his visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone)