160801-N-RB564-0027 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 1, 2016) Through electronic translation services Rear Adm. Chris Sadler, reserve deputy director, maritime operations U.S. Fleet Forces Command (left) consults with navy officers representing eight countries as part of the Specialized Inter-American Naval Conference on Naval Control of Shipping (SIANC-NCS) in Jacksonville, Florida Aug. 1, 2016. The weeklong conference is held biannually and offers an opportunity for navies of the Americas to work toward hemispheric solidarity through the exchange of ideas. This year's SIANC-NCS is themed "Exchanging Information to Strengthen Partnerships" and marks the first time the U.S. has hosted the conference in more than 12 years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary A. Prill / Released)