190710-N-DO831-1072 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 10, 2019) Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, right, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan and Naval Region Japan, salutes Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, as he assumes command from Rear Adm. Gregory J. Fenton, center, during a change of command ceremony at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Fort became the 35th commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan and Naval Region Japan. Commander, Naval Region Japan's primary responsibility is to provide shore readiness to the fleet. U.S. Naval Forces Japan support the U.S. forward presence in Japan and pursue bilateral defense cooperation with the Government of Japan to promote regional stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aidan Campbell/Released)