USS Milius Departs Shimoda After Participating in 84th Annual Black Ship Festival > United States Navy > News Stories
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 22, 2023
The festival commemorated the 170th anniversary of the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan in 1853, a historical event that marked the beginning of diplomacy and trade agreements between the U.S. and Japan.
“The alliance between the U.S. and Japan represents the most significant bond two nations can have,” said Cmdr. Leif Gunderson, Milius’ commanding officer. “Likewise, the relationship between the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is one of our strongest bilateral relationships and surface ships like Milius are the basis of this long-standing relationship.”
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