YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 16, 2009) A saxophone quartet from the 7th Fleet Band plays Christmas songs in the lobby of Naval Hospital Yokosuka. The ensemble traveled to various locations at Fleet Activities Yokosuka to spread holiday cheer through music. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Smith/Released)

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2009) – Musician 2nd Class Shin Takao and Musician 3rd Class Travis Stanley receive meritorious promotions to petty officer 1st and 2nd Class from Vice Adm. John M. Bird, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, following a holiday concert featuring the U.S. 7th Fleet Band and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Band Yokosuka. The concert celebrated the holiday season and showcased the strong alliance between both navies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2009) – Cmdr. Kazuhiko Kawabe conducts a joint-ensemble of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Band Yokosuka during a holiday concert at Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s Fleet Theater. The concert celebrated the holiday season and showcased the strong alliance between both navies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2009) – Santa Claus makes a surprise appearance and hands out candy to audience members during a holiday concert featuring the U.S. 7th Fleet Band and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Band Yokosuka. The concert celebrated the holiday season and showcased the strong alliance between both navies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2009) – Musician 2nd Class Drew Williams, from Carmel, Ind., sings a solo during a holiday concert featuring the U.S. 7th Fleet Band and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Band Yokosuka. The concert celebrated the holiday season and showcased the strong alliance between both navies. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2009)--Musician 1st Class Christopher Sams practices for an upcoming holiday performance while underway in the Pacific Ocean. Sams is a member of the 7th Fleet Band, which is embarked aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh Huebner/Released)

DANANG, Vietnam (Nov. 8, 2009) - Musician 3rd Class Spencer Haasenritter sings with a student from the University of Danang during a band performance at the college campus Nov 8. Haasenritter and members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band embarked aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Danang Nov. 7 along with USS Lassen (DDG-82) for a scheduled port visit. During the campus visit Lassen’s soccer and basketball teams matched up with the University of Danang teams while the 7th Fleet Band played a free concert. (US Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Shin Takao)