YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 9, 2021) Rear Adm. Erik Eslich, deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, visits with senior enlisted leaders aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76). Higgins is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christine Montgomery)