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Commander of the Self-Defense Fleet presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Seventh Fleet's Command Master Chief, U.S. Navy

On June 28, Commander of the Self-Defense Fleet, Vice Admiral YUASA Hideki, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Master Chief Petty Officer Jason M. Haka, the Seventh Fleet's Command Master Chief, U.S. Navy.
Since his appointment in November 2019, Master Chief Petty Officer Haka has worked together with the Japanese partner, Master Chief Petty Officers of Self-Defense Fleet to ensure a close and strong partnership between the U.S. and Japanese naval forces.
The Self-Defense Fleet works closely with the U.S. seventh Fleet on a regular basis, from the commanding officer to the sailor levels, to contribute to peace and stability together in the Indo-Pacific region for the defense of our nation and the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific.”