Navy Cmdr. Douglas Kennedy, chief staff officer of Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), speaks with Royal Navy Capt. Simon Staley, Defense Attaché to Japan, while awaiting the arrival of HMS Richmond (F239) to CFAS Aug. 7, 2021. Richmond’s arrival at CFAS is the first of several port calls to Japan by United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21), led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, meant to strengthen multilateral ties and reinforce a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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