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    Japan-Joint Tomodachi Medical Team Group Photo

    Japan-Joint Tomodachi Medical Team Group Photo

    Photo by Ed Gulick

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Two men are engaged in a formal card exchange, likely a Japanese business card (meishi) exchange ceremony. One man is wearing a black suit with a purple striped shirt and a lapel pin, while the other is dressed in a tan/khaki military-style uniform. The setting appears to be an official office or ceremonial room, with Japanese congratulatory signage visible in the background referencing the '18th generation Ginowan City' (第18代宜野湾市).

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A formal meeting is taking place in what appears to be an official office, likely in Japan or Taiwan based on the visible Chinese/Japanese calligraphy and signage. Six individuals are seated around a glass-topped table displaying a map, engaged in what appears to be a diplomatic or official courtesy visit. A gift box is being exchanged between participants, and the room is decorated with floral arrangements including white orchids and purple flowers.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A formal meeting or reception is taking place in what appears to be an official office, likely in Taiwan or another East Asian location, with five individuals seated around a coffee table. A map is displayed on the table, and floral arrangements including white orchids and purple orchids are prominently visible. The atmosphere appears celebratory or diplomatic, with gift bags and tea cups present.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A formal meeting or courtesy call is taking place in what appears to be a Japanese official's office, with a U.S. military officer in tan uniform seated alongside civilians. The group of five people is gathered around a glass-topped table that has a map underneath it, engaged in what appears to be a friendly conversation. The setting includes decorative flower arrangements, Japanese signage, and office memorabilia consistent with a local government or civic office.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Two men are seated in an office setting engaged in conversation. One man is wearing a U.S. Navy uniform with visible ribbons and rank insignia, while the other is dressed in civilian attire with a floral shirt. The setting appears to be in Japan, evidenced by a traditional Japanese geisha doll displayed in a glass case between them.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Two men are engaged in a face-to-face conversation in what appears to be an office or formal meeting room. One man, facing the camera, is wearing a black blazer over a purple shirt with a small red pin on his lapel. The other man, seen from behind, is wearing a tan/khaki shirt and glasses.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A group of U.S. Navy personnel are gathered in a hallway, with a senior officer in Service Khaki uniform shaking hands with a junior sailor in NWU (Navy Working Uniform) camouflage. Two additional sailors in Service Khaki uniforms stand nearby observing, along with a civilian in dark clothing. The setting appears to be a military facility, possibly a medical or administrative building based on the corridor design.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Three U.S. Navy personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are engaged in a conversation in what appears to be a military medical facility hallway. The senior officer on the left, whose name tag reads 'FORREST FAISON,' displays multiple ribbons and what appear to be flag officer rank insignia, indicating a high-ranking admiral. He is speaking with two junior officers facing him.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A senior military officer in tan/khaki uniform is greeting and shaking hands with staff in a dental facility corridor. The group includes personnel in white lab coats (likely civilian or medical staff) and uniformed military members. A bulletin board labeled 'DENTAL READINESS' with bilingual text (English and Japanese/Chinese characters) is visible on the wall, suggesting a U.S. military dental facility in Asia.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Two U.S. Navy personnel in khaki uniforms are standing in what appears to be a military medical facility, specifically near a neonatal or infant care station. The female officer is gesturing toward medical equipment while appearing to brief or explain something to the senior male officer. The setting includes a radiant warmer, infant bassinet, and various medical supplies and tubing mounted on a wooden cabinet unit.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A group of military personnel are gathered in what appears to be a medical facility hallway. Two individuals wearing white lab coats stand alongside two others in tan military uniforms, engaged in conversation with a senior officer whose back is to the camera. The setting appears to be a military medical or hospital facility, indicated by the room designation 'PT123' visible above a doorway.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Three individuals are gathered at a medical facility nursing station, appearing to share a lighthearted moment. Two are in medical scrubs/surgical attire and one is in a U.S. military dress uniform with ribbons and insignia. The counter is decorated with autumn leaf cutouts and string lights, suggesting a seasonal holiday decoration.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    The image shows what appears to be a military medical facility, specifically a nursing station labeled 'Ward 5B.' A person in tan military uniform is shaking hands with a person in a dark uniform across a blue counter, while other personnel are present in the background. The setting appears to be a U.S. military hospital or medical center.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Four U.S. Navy personnel in tan/khaki service uniforms are engaged in conversation in what appears to be a military medical facility hallway. One senior officer faces three others, appearing to conduct a briefing or inspection tour. The setting shows numbered rooms and signage consistent with a naval hospital or medical center.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A middle-aged man wearing glasses and a white disposable protective gown is laughing broadly while another person in a blue hair net and white protective gown fastens or adjusts the collar of his gown. The interaction appears lighthearted and jovial, likely taking place in a medical, laboratory, or cleanroom environment. The man is wearing a gold ring on his right hand.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A senior U.S. Navy officer in khaki service uniform is addressing a group of Navy personnel in a medical facility hallway. The group includes sailors in both Navy Working Uniform (NWU blue digital camouflage) and khaki service uniforms. The setting appears to be a U.S. military outpatient medical facility, likely overseas based on visible bilingual signage.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Four individuals in U.S. Navy tan/khaki uniforms are gathered in an office setting. A senior officer with multiple service ribbons is shaking hands with a younger, taller sailor, while two other sailors observe in the background. The interaction appears to be a formal greeting or recognition ceremony.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A senior military officer in U.S. Navy khaki uniform addresses a formation of sailors standing at attention in a hallway. The setting appears to be a military medical or administrative facility, with bulletin boards and signage visible on the walls. Civilian observers are visible in the background near a doorway.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    The image depicts a formal military greeting ceremony between naval officers from what appear to be two different nations. A senior Western naval officer wearing a US Navy-style uniform with extensive medal ribbons and a red lanyard is shaking hands with an Asian naval officer. Additional uniformed personnel are visible in the background observing the exchange.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A group of naval officers in formal dress uniforms are gathered outdoors, appearing to engage in a diplomatic or ceremonial meeting. The group includes officers wearing what appear to be Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force uniforms and United States Navy uniforms, suggesting a bilateral military exchange or official visit. The setting appears to be outside a formal government or military building.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A formal military meeting is taking place in an office setting, with personnel in dark naval uniforms seated across from individuals in civilian and military attire. An American flag and what appears to be a Japanese flag are visible on a small table, suggesting a bilateral military or diplomatic meeting. The setting appears to be a senior officer's office, indicated by the formal furniture arrangement, display cases, and desk visible in the background.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A group of naval officers in dress uniforms are engaged in conversation outside a building, appearing to be at an official meeting or diplomatic exchange. The group includes officers wearing what appear to be both U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) uniforms, suggesting a bilateral military engagement. One senior officer on the right is gesturing while speaking to the others.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    A formal military meeting is taking place in an office setting between U.S. Navy officers and what appear to be Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force officers. The group is seated on cream-colored sofas arranged around low wooden coffee tables, with a small American flag visible on one of the tables. The setting suggests a bilateral military courtesy call or liaison meeting.

    Navy surgeon general visits Navy Medicine personnel in Japan

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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    Navy surgeon general receives award from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

    Story by Petty Officer 1st Class John Kotara

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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