160523-N-YG103-017 SASEBO, Japan� RDML John B. Nowell, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group SEVEN listens to BGEN John Jansen, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade during Amphibious and Mine Warfare Staff Talks. This was the first time commander, amphibious task force and commander, landing force from both U.S. SEVENTH Fleet and Japan Self Defense Force staffs have formally joined together for staff talks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Petty Officer Sarah Villegas/RELEASED)
160523-N-YG103-017 SASEBO, Japan (May 23, 2016) RDML John B. Nowell, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group SEVEN listens to BGEN John Jansen, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade during Amphibious and Mine Warfare Staff Talks. This was the first time commander, amphibious task force and commander, landing force from both U.S. SEVENTH Fleet and Japan Self Defense Force staffs have formally joined together for staff talks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Sarah Villegas/Released)