Participation in the Departure Ceremony for the Anti-Piracy aviation unit.

On August 9, Commander, Self-Defense Fleet participated in the departure ceremony for the 60th dispatch anti-piracy aviation unit at JMSDF Atsugi Base.

During the ceremony, the Commander had a significant opportunity to encourage the personnel embarking on their approximately 3-month mission and to express gratitude to their families and friends for their understanding and support of this deployment.

The Self Defense Fleet maintains readiness and contributes to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, not only for the defense of Japan but also for the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” in cooperation with allied and like-minded navies.

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