TOKYO (Dec. 5, 2023) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Chief Petty Officer Kazuhito Azuma, command master chief of JMSDF, briefs senior enlisted leaders during the Western Pacific Naval Symposium Senior Enlisted Leaders Working Group (WPNS SELWG) 2023, Dec. 5. WPNS SELWG provides naval leaders from 18 nations the opportunity to discuss maritime matters of mutual interest while building confidence and trust in the ability to work together for a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Belen Saldana)