Adm. Cecil D. Haney (right) commander of the Pacific Fleet, holds a joint press conference with Adm. Masahiko Sugimoto (center) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, and Vice Adm. Matsushita Yasush commander of Fleet Escort Force, aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JDS Ise (DDH 182). Haney met with USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) sailors and conducted staff talks with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during his visit. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian A. Stone) Visit to Tokyo 120616-N-SP676-184

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