U.S. Navy Capt. Craig Sicola, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), shakes hands with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Admiral Naruto Nishi, commandant, JMSDF Sasebo District during an introductory office call at JMSDF Sasebo District Headquarters May 19, 2023. Spicola and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11, visited JMSDF Sasebo District leadership to promote the bilateral partnership between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF upon the Nimitz’s arrival to Sasebo for a scheduled port visit while conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

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