YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 2, 2021) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, peers through the periscope aboard the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) during a tour of the submarine at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 2, 2021. Connecticut is conducting maritime operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet to maintain a safe and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda S. Kitchner)