YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 19, 2024) Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander of Submarine Group 7, speaks to Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) during quarters on the pier at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 19, 2024. Mississippi is homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 1st Class Brandon Holland)