U.S. Navy, Japan Conduct Staff Talks aboard USS Ronald Reagan > United States Navy > News-Stories
Rear Adm. Will Pennington, commander, Task Force 70 and Capt. Chase Sargeant, commander, Task Force 71 that command Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 discussed maritime strategy and how best to operate forces together at sea with Vice Adm. SAITO Akira, commander, Fleet Escort Force. "Our relationship with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is key to our strategic advantage in the Indo-Pacific region. Preserving free and open transit and trade across such a vast expanse takes teamwork and trust," said Pennington. "We have continued to operate closely at sea...
Source: navy.mil