160717-N-QW941-253 DA NANG, Vietnam (July 17, 2016) Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano (second from left), chief of staff of the Joint Staff, Japanese Self-Defense Force, tours hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), with Capt. Peter Roberts (right), commanding officer, Medical Treatment Facility, USNS Mercy. Kawano visited Mercy and JS Shimokita (LST-4002), which are both in Da Nang for Pacific Partnership 2016. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Kohlrus/Released)