BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Japan Maritime Self-Defense

BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Admiral Yoshihiro Goka, commander of Escort Flotilla One, transits the flight deck as he prepares to depart the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), marking the conclusion of Exercise Malabar 2017, July 17, 2017 in the Bay of Bengal. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline)