 U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors stationed around Japan came to Yakosuka to take part in a three-day bilateral, non-commissioned officer leadership continuum. It is the second time the conference has been held and aims to build relationships between Japanese and U.S. sailors. Many of the challenges that we face are very similar. Many of the ways that we attack those problems are similar. And so being able to come together and use the best traits from both countries to get after some of these challenges has been really, really remarkable. It taught me a new perspective on the Japanese military and I'm really grateful to be selected for this class. Now everything took place in a classroom. After hours, they played softball to further build camaraderie and tour de ship from each Navy. Reporting from Yakosuka Naval Base, I'm Petty Officer Chase Holly.