Readout: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Republic of Singapore May 21-24

30 May 2024

From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to the Republic of Singapore, May 21-24, 2024 to affirm the partnership and strong relationship between Singapore and the United States.

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Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Rear Adm. Sean Wat, Republic of Singapore Chief of Navy, at the Singapore Fleet Headquarters on Changi Naval Base, May 23, 2024. The visit to Singapore underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of the Republic of Singapore Navy)

Koehler met with senior Republic of Singapore Navy officials to discuss enhancing defense cooperation, deepening partnerships, and supporting regional stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, greets Lt. Col. Sing Geok Wei, commanding officer of the Formidible-class stealth frigate RSS Supreme (FFG 73), right, prior to a ship tour on Changi Naval Base, Singapore, May 23, 2024. The visit to Singapore underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of the Republic of Singapore Navy)

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, and Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meet with members of the Information Fusion Center at Changi Naval Base in Singapore, May 23, 2024.The visit to Singapore underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of the Republic of Singapore Navy)

During his visit to Changi Naval Base, Koehler met with Singapore Chief of Navy, Rear Adm. Sean Wat and toured the Republic of Singapore Navy’s RSS Supreme (73), a Formidable-class stealth frigate, as well as the Information Fusion Center.

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, visits Singapore commands.

SINGAPORE (May 22, 2024) - Adm. Stephen T. Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to the staff of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 during a scheduled visit. This was Koehler’s first visit to the unit since assuming command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan)

SINGAPORE (May 22, 2024) - Capt. Sean Lewis, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, left, briefs Adm. Stephen T. Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, during a scheduled visit to DESRON 7. This was Koehler’s first visit to the unit since assuming command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan)

Adm. Stephen T. Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, congratulates Chief Information Systems Technician Rodney Valencia, assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, right, on his selection to Senior Chief Petty Officer, during a scheduled visit to DESRON 7. This was Koehler’s first visit to the unit since assuming command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan)

Adm. Stephen T. Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, pose for a photo with Capt. Sean Lewis, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, and the staff at DESRON 7, during a scheduled visit. This was Koehler’s first visit to the unit since assuming command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7’s Sea Combat Commander and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Alexander, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Nine, in the Republic of Singapore, May 22, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt is in the Republic of Singapore for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional readiness and regional partnership. Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine and is currently conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)

U.S. Navy Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Master Chief Culinary Specialist Tonia Rogers during a visit to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Republic of Singapore, May 22, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt is in the Republic of Singapore for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional readiness and regional partnership. Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine and is currently conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)

U.S. Navy Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, arrives on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Republic of Singapore, May 22, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt is in the Republic of Singapore for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional readiness and regional partnership. Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine and is currently conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez)

Adm. Stephen Koehler departs USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Republic of Singapore.

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE (May 22, 2024) Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, is rung aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Republic of Singapore, May 22, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt is in the Republic of Singapore for a scheduled port visit, supporting operational readiness and regional partnerships. Theodore Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine and is currently conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Benvie)

At the Changi Naval Base, Koehler also met with leadership and Sailors assigned to Commander, U.S. Destroyer Squadron SEVEN, received a brief from leaders of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), which was in Singapore for a scheduled port visit, and toured the Ship Support Facility.

Rear Adm. Mark A. Melson, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73), gives a tour of the pier to Adm. Stephen Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a scheduled visit to Sembawang Naval Installation (SNI). COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan/Released)

SINGAPORE (May 23, 2024) Rear Adm. Mark A. Melson, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73), left, along with Capt. Silas Bouyer, Singapore Area Coordinator (SAC), right, give a tour of the pier to Adm. Stephen Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, during a scheduled visit to Sembawang Naval Installation (SNI). COMLOG WESTPAC supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan/Released)

SINGAPORE (May 23, 2024) Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Foreign Liaison Officers from New Zealand, Japan, France and Australia, during a scheduled visit to Sembawang Naval Installation (SNI). Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific supports deployed surface units and aircraft carriers, along with regional Allies and partners, to facilitate patrols in the South China Sea, participation in naval exercises and responses to natural disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jomark A. Almazan/Released)

While visiting Sembawang Naval Base, Koehler met with U.S. Navy leaders of Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 as well as the Singapore Area Coordinator.

The visit to Singapore underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific.