Senior military commanders from Australia, Japan and the United States pause for a quick orientation before boarding a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey that will transport them to the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) amphibious assault ship for a discussion on Maritime Power Projection. The senior officers met to exchange professional views, discuss ways to improve military-to-military relationships and increase interoperability, and to extend their professional and personal bonds of friendship. Shown in the photo are (from left to right): Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific; Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, Chief of Staff, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force; Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force; Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Commander, U.S. Army Pacific; and Major General Peter Warwick "Gus" Gilmore, Deputy Chief of Army, Royal Australian Army.