160513-N-WT427-038 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (May 13, 2016) Rear Adm. Bill Byrne the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) laughs with Lt. Jitatian Yue, CNFK's departing protocol officer during a looping ceremony as she is relieved by Lt. Rabb Muhammad. CNFK is the U.S. Navy's representative in the Republic of Korea, strengthening collective security efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jermaine M. Ralliford/RELEASED)