170412-N-XT039-085 SASEBO, Japan (April 12, 2017) Vice Adm. Thomas Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific, is received aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). During his visit, Rowden met with Bonhomme Richard, base and waterfront senior leadership during a dinner in the ship’s wardroom. Rowden is visiting Sasebo to better understand forward-deployed readiness challenges and share the tenets of his new Surface Force Strategy – Return to Sea Control. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Marquez Magallanes/Released)

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