Capt. Patrick Sullivan, the commanding officer of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), left, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Admiral Ikeuchi Izuru, the commander of Amphibious and Mine Warfare Force of the JMSDF shake hands during a meeting, Feb. 27, 2026. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase operational integration and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Conde)
| Date Taken: | 02.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2026 08:25 |
| Photo ID: | 9552209 |
| VIRIN: | 260227-N-MQ780-1153 |
| Resolution: | 5773x3247 |
| Size: | 2.32 MB |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
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