PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2021) Capt. Micheal Wagner, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) salutes the crew of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) training ship JS Kashima (TS 3508) during a cooperative deployments. Cooperative deployments are designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between participating ships, increase planning and communication abilities, and improve complex maritime operations efficiency and effectiveness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer)