171207-N-DC385-019 SASEBO, Japan (Dec. 7, 2017) Vice Adm. Katsuto Deguchi, left, commandant of the Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Staff College, presents a commemorative plaque to Capt. Marvin Thompson, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, in the wardroom of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan, is serving forward to provide a rapid-response capability in the event of a regional contingency or natural disaster. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cosmo Walrath/Released)

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