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    A formal meeting is taking place in what appears to be a military or government office setting. A naval officer in white dress uniform with rank insignia and service ribbons is speaking with several civilians and another uniformed individual. Plaques and awards visible in the background suggest an official diplomatic or institutional environment.

    SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sophia Bumps 

    Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo

    Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, speaks to Kyushu Defense Bureau (KDB) Ministry of Defense (MOD) Director General Kazumi Ito, during a farewell office call at KDB Headquarters in Fukuoka City Aug. 28, 2026. Fontaine visited local government and Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) counterparts in the week prior to the upcoming CFAS change of command to bid them farewell and thank them for their support during his command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 00:04
    Photo ID: 9902506
    VIRIN: 260827-N-II719-7603
    Resolution: 5746x3823
    Size: 4.13 MB
    Location: SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JP
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    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is seated and engaged in a meeting or discussion with two other individuals whose backs are visible in the foreground. The setting appears to be an official office environment, with a plaque visible in the background reading 'Kyushu Defense Bureau, Ministry of Defense.' Traditional Japanese tea cups are visible on the table, suggesting a formal diplomatic or liaison meeting.
    A formal ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a military or government office setting. A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is receiving what appears to be a certificate or letter of appreciation from a civilian in a dark suit. A Japanese map and other office furnishings are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is engaged in conversation with a civilian man in a dark blazer, appearing to be in an official meeting or courtesy call setting. The naval officer is holding a dark blue commemorative mug, possibly being presented as a gift. The setting appears to be an official office, likely in Japan based on the Japanese-language map and calligraphy visible in the background.
    Two men pose together in what appears to be an official office setting. One man is wearing a white U.S. Navy officer's uniform with gold shoulder boards and service ribbons, while the other is dressed in a dark blazer over a white shirt. The civilian is holding a blue commemorative mug, suggesting a formal gift exchange or courtesy visit.
    Four individuals are seated in a formal office setting engaged in a meeting or discussion. A U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform is present alongside three civilians, with Japanese and American flags visible in the background. The atmosphere appears cordial and diplomatic in nature.
    A formal meeting is taking place in what appears to be a military or government office setting. A naval officer in white dress uniform with rank insignia and service ribbons is speaking with several civilians and another uniformed individual. Plaques and awards visible in the background suggest an official diplomatic or institutional environment.
    A formal exchange ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a Japanese military or government office, where a naval officer in white dress uniform is exchanging a framed item or document with a civilian official. Both individuals are bowing slightly during the exchange, consistent with Japanese ceremonial protocol. The setting includes maps of Japan and Kyushu on the walls, along with a calligraphy scroll.
    A naval officer in white dress uniform is shaking hands with a civilian man in a navy blazer in what appears to be a Japanese military or government office. The setting includes Japanese maps on the walls and a calligraphy scroll, suggesting an official diplomatic or liaison meeting. Two additional individuals are visible in the background, one holding a tablet or folder.
    Two men are posing together while jointly holding a blue decorative flower-shaped object, likely during a formal exchange or ceremony. One man is wearing a dark civilian suit while the other is dressed in a white U.S. Navy officer's uniform with gold rank insignia and multiple service ribbons. A Japanese flag is visible in the background, suggesting this may be a bilateral or diplomatic meeting.
    A formal group photograph featuring a U.S. Navy officer in white dress uniform holding a framed certificate or commendation, flanked by eight Japanese civilians in business attire. The setting appears to be an official meeting room with both the American and Japanese flags prominently displayed on either side of the group. This appears to be a bilateral ceremony or award presentation symbolizing U.S.-Japan cooperation.

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