180918-N-SQ656-1017 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 18, 2018) Rear Adm. Gregory Fenton, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan (CNFJ/CNRJ), speaks to more than 40 senior officers from the Japanese Ministry of Defense Joint Staff College (JSC) onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Fenton discusses the importance of the bilateral relationship between the Japanese and U.S. Armed Forces as the cornerstone of security and stability in the region with JSC guests. CNFJ/CNRJ delivers vital shore readiness capabilities to the U.S. 7th Fleet, fighter and family throughout the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans encompassing six naval shore activities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Kristine Volk/Released)