YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 3, 2021) Vice Adm. Bill Merz, left, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, places new shoulder boards on Rear Adm. Butch Dollaga, commander of Submarine Group 7 (CSG7), with Dollaga's wife during his promotion to rear admiral upper half. Dollaga’s ceremony was attended by Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander of Naval Forces Japan and several Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force admirals, as well as both virtually and in person by CSG7 staff. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas)