160610-N-EH218-160 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) – Rear Adm. Brian Hurley, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks during a press conference at Commander U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo during Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Mobile Bay is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)