Commander, Self Defense Fleet presented a letter of commendation to a staff officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet.

On 27 February, VADM OMACHI Katsushi, Commander, Self Defense Fleet presented a letter of commendation to CAPT Sean Lewis, U.S. 7th Fleet. Since August 2024, as a staff officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet, he has closely coordinated with the staff of the Self Defense Fleet, which strengthened cooperation between the JMSDF and the U.S. Navy as well as contributed greatly to the enhancement of the Japan-U.S. alliance and our bilateral interoperability. In particular, he achieved seamless Japan-U.S. synchronization by sharing U.S. operational status in a timely and appropriate manner, enhancing our two countries’ operational capabilities, including effective and efficient intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations, and improving readiness.

The Self Defense Fleet will continue to work closely with the U.S. Navy, from the commander to the staff and unit levels, and act together to maintain readiness and immediately respond to any contingencies, contributing to the defense of Japan and peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

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