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Penny, a dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visit Program, poses for a photo.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dyxan K. Williams)

Penny, a dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visit Program, poses for a photo at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan, (CNFJ/RJ), during a visit to CNFJ/RJ onboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 6, 2026. CNFJ/RJ is responsible for the Navy Installations at Atsugi, Misawa, Okinawa, Sasebo, Yokosuka, Diego Garcia and Singapore. 

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