WASHINGTON (Oct. 12, 2023) - The Honorable Erik K. Raven, Under Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Katsuaki Kamiji, Mayor of Yokosuka, Japan, and Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti meet for an office call at the Pentagon, Oct. 12. The leaders discussed the strong partnership between the Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the United States’ commitment to the defense of Japan during the visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda R. Gray/released)