SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2023) Capt. Michael Fontaine, commander of Fleet Activities Sasebo, speaks with Japanese and American students during a Student Educational Exchange Dialogue sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific at E.J. King Middle High School at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Oct. 22, 2023. During the two-day educational and cultural exchange event, American students from E.J. King Middle High School and Japanese students from Sasebo schools forged new friendships by tackling group projects together, strengthening the relationship between the base and local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham)