DHAKA, Bangladesh

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left and U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen pose for a photo during a tour of the historic Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during Koehler’s visit to Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Mrs. Gina Koehler sign the guest book at the historic Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during their visit to Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Mrs. Gina Koehler receive a tour of the historic Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during their visit to Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, receives a tour of the historic Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during his visit to Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

From left to right: U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen, Mrs. Deanne Christensen, U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Mrs. Gina Koehler receive a tour of the historic Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 5, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Mrs. Gina Koehler receive a tour of the historic Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during their visit to Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, receives a tour of the historic Lalbagh Fort in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during his visit to Dhaka, Aug. 5, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR. Hawaii

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, Katsuaki Kamiji, mayor of the city of Yokosuka, Japan, center right, members of Koehler’s staff, and sailors from the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force pose for a photo at the PACFLT boathouse on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 29, 2026. Mayor Kamiji is visiting U.S. Navy and U.S. government leaders, demonstrating the key role the city of Yokosuka plays in the U.S.-Japan security partnership. PACFLT delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

From left to right, front row: U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Mrs. Gina Koehler sign the guest book after a wreath-laying ceremony at the Skikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 4, 2026. The flame was created to keep alive the memory of the martyred members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

From left to right, front row: U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Mrs. Gina Koehler; U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen; and Mrs. Deanne Christensen; pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Skikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 4, 2026. The flame was created to keep alive the memory of the martyred members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

From left to right, front row: U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Mrs. Gina Koehler; U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen; and Mrs. Deanne Christensen pay respects during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Skikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 4, 2026. The flame was created to keep alive the memory of the martyred members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

DHAKA, Bangladesh

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen render honors during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Skikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 4, 2026. The flame was created to keep alive the memory of the martyred members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share