160525-N-WF272-043 SASEBO, Japan (May 25, 2016) Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. (ret.) Mr. Masahiko Sugimoto, President of the Japan-America Navy Friendship Association (JANAFA), converses with Capt. Jeffrey Ward, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), upon awarding a letter of appreciation recognizing the promoted friendship and mutual understanding between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF. The purpose of JANAFA is to help promote camaraderie between the two forces through a variety of professional and social functions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan)