SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 19, 2024) USS San Diego, previously originally based out of San Diego, moves to Sasebo to join the Forward Deployed Naval Forces Japan (FDNF-J) as part of a permanent change of station. Maintaining an FDNF capability with the most advanced ships supports the United States’ commitment to the defense of Japan and the security and stability of the vital Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darian Lord)