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READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Indonesia, Feb. 15-19, 2025

28 February 2025

From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 15- 19, 2025, to meet with senior government and military leaders, observe Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK), and participate in the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS) to reaffirm and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, observes the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 alongside representatives from 37 other participating nations in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, observes the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 alongside representatives from 37 other participating nations in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, observes the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 alongside representatives from 37 other participating nations in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
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BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, observes the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 alongside representatives from 37 other participating nations in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
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While in Bali, Koehler observed U.S. and partner forces participating in the fifth iteration of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK), a biennial exercise involving over 30 ships from 22 countries focused on maritime cooperation and humanitarian and disaster response. He also attended the International Fleet Review from aboard the Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship KRI Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat (992) as part of MNEK.
 
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Indonesia’s minister of defense, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17.
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Indonesia’s minister of defense, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with H. E. Arif Havas Oegroseno, Indonesia’s vice minister for foreign affairs, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with H. E. Arif Havas Oegroseno, Indonesia’s vice minister for foreign affairs, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with Adm. Muhammad Ali, chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy, during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with Adm. Muhammad Ali, chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy, during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, exchanges coins with Adm. Muhammad Ali, chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy, during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, exchanges coins with Adm. Muhammad Ali, chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy, during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, Australia’s chief of navy, during the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, speaks with Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, Australia’s chief of navy, during the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Representatives of 38 nations pose together for a group photo during the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Representatives of 38 nations pose together for a group photo during the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, poses for a photo with members of the Indonesian welcoming party before the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, poses for a photo with members of the Indonesian welcoming party before the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)

 
Koehler also spoke at the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS) in Bali. Koehler highlighted how the current maritime security environment is shifting rapidly, driven by technological advancements. He further explained how continuing to build combat credible forces alongside our allies and partners can help the United States deter aggression and maintain peace and security in the region.
 
During IMSS, Koehler met with ally and partner government and military officials to discuss the importance of maritime security and interoperability between naval forces in the Indo-Pacific.
 
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Commodore Jason Armstrong, Royal Canadian Navy director general naval force development, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Commodore Jason Armstrong, Royal Canadian Navy director general naval force development, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, speaks with Vice Adm. Vineet McCarty, Indian Navy controller personnel services, center right, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, speaks with Vice Adm. Vineet McCarty, Indian Navy controller personnel services, center right, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with Adm. Enrico Credendino, chief of the Italian Navy, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with Adm. Enrico Credendino, chief of the Italian Navy, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with Adm. Enrico Credendino, chief of the Italian Navy, before a bilateral discussion during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with Adm. Enrico Credendino, chief of the Italian Navy, before a bilateral discussion during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) – From left to right: Adm. Enrico Credendino, chief of the Italian Navy; Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, Australia’s chief of navy; and Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, pose for a photo during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) – From left to right: Adm. Enrico Credendino, chief of the Italian Navy; Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, Australia’s chief of navy; and Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, pose for a photo during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Rear Adm. Ishimaki Yoshiyasu, president of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Command and Staff College, discuss continued bilateral cooperation during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Rear Adm. Ishimaki Yoshiyasu, president of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Command and Staff College, discuss continued bilateral cooperation during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Maj. Gen. Paul Owuor Otieno, commander, Kenya Navy, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Maj. Gen. Paul Owuor Otieno, commander, Kenya Navy, during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, exchanges gifts with Maj. Gen. Paul Owuor Otieno, commander, Kenya Navy, after a bilateral discussion during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 17, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, exchanges gifts with Maj. Gen. Paul Owuor Otieno, commander, Kenya Navy, after a bilateral discussion during the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS), held in conjunction with Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 17. The IMSS is the largest international symposium event organized by the Indonesian Navy that brings naval leaders from around the world to discuss the latest maritime issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Rear Adm. Garin Golding, chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, discuss cooperation during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Rear Adm. Garin Golding, chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, discuss cooperation during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with Rear Adm. Sean Wat, Republic of Singapore's chief of navy, during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)
BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 15, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with Rear Adm. Sean Wat, Republic of Singapore's chief of navy, during Multilateral Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 15. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)

 
Bilateral engagements at IMSS included:
 
  • Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin - Indonesia Minister of Defense
  • Arif Havas Oegroseno - Indonesia Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • Adm. Muhammad Ali - Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy
  • Vice Adm. Mark Hammond - Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy
  • Commodore Jason Armstrong - Director General for Naval Force Development, Royal Canadian Navy
  • Vice Adm. Vineet McCarty - Controller Personnel Services, Indian Navy
  • Adm. Enrico Credendino - Chief of Italian Navy
  • Vice Adm. Ishimaki Yoshiyasu - President of Command and Staff College, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
  • Maj. Gen. Paul Owuor Otieno - Commander of the Kenya Navy
  • Rear Adm. Garin Golding - Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy
  • Rear Adm. Sean Wat - Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy
 
In Jakarta, Koehler met with senior leaders involved in Indonesia’s security and foreign policy and ASEAN issues to discuss the region’s most pressing challenges.
 
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Gen. Agus Subiyanto, commander, Indonesian National Armed Forces, at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of Indonesian National Armed Forces Public Affairs)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Gen. Agus Subiyanto, commander, Indonesian National Armed Forces, at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of Indonesian National Armed Forces Public Affairs)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 18, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 18, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Kamala Lakhdhir at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 18, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Kamala Lakhdhir at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 18, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Indonesia Kate Rebholz at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 18, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Indonesia Kate Rebholz at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 18, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and Gen. Agus Subiyanto, commander, Indonesian National Armed Forces, conduct a pass-in-review of Indonesian service members at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of Indonesian National Armed Forces Public Affairs)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and Gen. Agus Subiyanto, commander, Indonesian National Armed Forces, conduct a pass-in-review of Indonesian service members at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of Indonesian National Armed Forces Public Affairs)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Agus Subiyanto, commander, Indonesian National Armed Forces, left of Koehler, conduct a pass-in-review of Indonesian service members at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Agus Subiyanto, commander, Indonesian National Armed Forces, left of Koehler, conduct a pass-in-review of Indonesian service members at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, conducts a pass-in-review of Indonesian service members at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, conducts a pass-in-review of Indonesian service members at the Indonesian Armed Forces Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 19, 2025. The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

 
Meetings in Jakarta included:
 
  • Gen. Agus Subiyanto - Commander, Indonesian National Armed Forces
  • Dr. Kao Kim Hourn - Secretary-General, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  • Kamala Lakhdhir - U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia
  • Kate Rebholz - U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to ASEAN 
The visit to Indonesia underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region in order to deter aggression and maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
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