150331-N-GR655-001 YOKOHAMA, Japan (March 31, 2015) - From the left, Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan; Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commander, U.S. 7th Fleet; Adm. Tamohisa Takei, commander, Japanese Maritime Staff; Jason Hyland, Charge de Affairs, U.S. Embassy, Japan; and Kenichi Matsuda, director, United Nations Planning and Administration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, cut a ceremonial cake during a reception on board the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship Uss Blue Ridge (LCC-19). The reception was in honor of the U.S./Japan relationship remaining one of the most important keys to the security, stability, peace and prosperity of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten/RELEASED)