160611-N-EH218-448 SASEBO, Japan (June 11, 2016) Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander, 7th Fleet, speaks to naval leaders during a reception aboard the Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth frigate INS Satpura (F48) during Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

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