Caption:
OITA, Japan (June 18, 2007) - USS Lassen (DDG 82) Commanding Officer,
Cmdr. Marshall B. Brown, takes part in a news conference with local
media during Lassen's port visit to Oita. Lassen's visit marks the
first time in three years a U.S. Navy ship has visited Oita. The
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is forward deployed to
Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and is part of Destroyer
Squadron 15 operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of
Responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
3rd Class Matthew R. White (RELEASED)
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