CFAY Attends 166th Anniversary of Perry’s Landing

Photo By Garrett A Zopfi | 190713-N-GH917-1015 -- Capt. Rich Jarrett, U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) commanding officer points out where Commodore Perry’s ship entered the harbor in Kurihama after a memorial ceremony in Perry Park, July 13. The memorial ceremony in Perry Park commemorated the 166th anniversary of Commodore Perry’s landing in Kurihama, a neighborhood in the City of Yokosuka. CFAY provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and more than 27,000 military and civilian personnel and their families. (U.S. Navy photos by Garrett Zopfi/Released)  

JAPAN

07.13.2019

Story by Garrett A Zopfi 

Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka

Capt. Rich Jarrett, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) commanding officer, attended the memorial ceremony commemorating the 166th anniversary of Commodore Perry's landing in Kurihama in Perry Park, July 13.

CFAY provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and more that 27,000 military and civilian personnel and their families.

• Date Taken: 07.13.2019
• Date Posted: 07.16.2019 02:52
• Story ID: 331487
• Location: JP