170523-N-GY309-066 KURE, Japan (June 23, 2017) – Japan

170523-N-GY309-066 KURE, Japan (June 23, 2017) – Japan Maritime Ground Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff, Western Army, and Rear Adm. Marc Dalton, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, render salutes to the crew of the he mine-countermeasures support ship JS Bungo (MST464) during the U.S.-Japan bilateral amphibious and mine warfare staff talks. The talks are being held to increase mutual understanding and lay out engagement opportunities in amphibious operations and mine warfare in order to increase combat readiness of both U.S. and Japan Self Defense forces. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Adam Cole/Released)