180614-N-MD713-0065 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 14, 2018) Vice Adm. Phillip Sawyer, center left, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, thanks a group of Sailors assigned Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for all their work aboard Mercy during their deployment while touring the ship. Mercy is making port visits to Yokosuka and Tokyo to promote relationships between U.S. Navy Sailors and Japanese citizens through cultural exchange and bilateral training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cameron Pinske/Released)