Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, holds a joint press conference with commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Scott Swift (pictured), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Chief of Staff Adm. Masahiko Sugimoto, and JMSDF commander, Fleet Escort Force, Vice Adm. Matsushita Yasush aboard JS Ise (DDH 182). Haney visited 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Tokyo to visit with U.S. Navy sailors, conduct staff talks with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, make a joint statement to the press, award Japanese Adm. Masahiko Sugimoto with the legion of merit and host a dinner reception celebrating the strength of the United States' alliance with Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone/Released)