FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 14, 2024) U.S. Navy Capt. Justin Harts, commander of Task Force (CTF) 71, speaks with Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Smith, center left, commander of the Australian Fleet, Commodore Jonathan Ley, director general of maritime operations, Capt. Barry Carmichael, director of submarine operations, Cmdr. Christopher Barry, naval attache, and Lt. Breannan McMahon attend staff talks, Feb. 14, 2024. CTF 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Ronan Williams)