PHILIPPINE SEA (June 3, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James Wellons, deputy commander of U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ), right, speaks to U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi, assistant to commander of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region during a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), while underway, June 3, 2022. USFJ and Japan Self-Defense Force senior officers toured the USS Tripoli and talked about employment of F-35B Lightning II aircraft from amphibious assault ships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabriel Durand)