On October 10th, 2023, the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Escort Flotilla Four announced on their official X account (formerly Twitter) that they had inscribed the name and ship number on the helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) after undergoing special modifications. The inscription was carried out by the Commanding Officer of Kaga and the Command Master Chief Petty Officer, who oversees the sergeants. After being converted into an aircraft carrier, Kaga is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening defense in the Pacific Ocean surrounding the Southwest Islands and Japan, with a focu…