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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 12, 2025) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Randy Hayes, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), center, greets Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) Command Master Chief Koizumi Masato, left, and Cmdr. Ryuso Nobukazu, Ikazuchi’s commanding officer on the Howard’s quarterdeck for an annual holiday gift exchange between the sister ships at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 12, 2025. Howard is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino)
| Date Taken: | 12.11.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.21.2025 23:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9456704 |
| VIRIN: | 251212-N-CL550-1090 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 5.49 MB |
| Location: | COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JP |
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