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    USS Ralph Johnson departs CFAY

    USS Ralph Johnson conducts a sea-and-anchor evolution

    Photo By Seaman Trevor Hale | 240503-N-HT008-1299 JAPAN (May 3, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class...... read more read more

    YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN

    05.03.2024

    Story by Seaman Trevor Hale 

    Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron 15

    YOKOSUKA (May 3, 2024) The Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan May 3, 2024 for a regularly scheduled patrol.

    "Ralph Johnson is excited to continue the mission in support of freedom of navigation and build upon the already strong relationship with our allies in the region," said Cmdr. Isaia Infante, commanding officer of Ralph Johnson. "As Ralph Johnson gets underway for this regularly scheduled patrol, I'm excited about the many opportunities to increase our proficiency through training and drills along with showcasing our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific."

    Ralph Johnson operates alongside nine other Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers. The presence of these destroyers’ bolsters ties with our Japanese allies and enhances our long-term commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

    Ralph Johnson is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

    U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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    Date Taken: 05.03.2024
    Date Posted: 05.12.2024 22:05
    Story ID: 471093
    Location: YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, JP

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