190109-N-SA412-0020 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 9, 2018) Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, visits the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a waterfront visit to forward deployed naval forces operating out of Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. Sawyer made the visit to Sasebo to thank the crews for their hard work as well as hear directly from the crews operating in the 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)