YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ship Asuka (ASE 6102) sits pier-side at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka for the 42nd annual Yokosuka Friendship Day celebration. The open base event highlights the friendship between the Navy and Japan. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet’s forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and 27,000 military and civilian personnel.

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