MAYPORT, Fla. (Jun. 29, 2016) – Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Training Squadron officers and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet staff and distinguished visitors toast to continuing partnership during a luncheon onboard JMSDF Training Squadron flag ship Hatsuki-class destroyer JDS Kashima (TV 3508). The training squadron deployed from Tokyo, Japan on an around-the-world deployment designed to train newly commissioned Japanese ensigns. The training squadron is slated to visit 16 cities in 13 countries including Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks/Released)