BALI, Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, greets Vice Adm. Juan Ricardo Rozo Obregón, Columbia's chief of navy, during 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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, greets Mario Ignacio Artaza, Republic of Chile ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, left, alongside Indonesian Navy Rear Adm. Achmad Wibisono 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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, greets Indonesian Navy Rear Adm. Achmad Wibisono 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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, greets Bangladesh Navy Rear Adm. S. M. Abul Kalam Azad, commander, Dhaka Naval Area, 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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Muhammad Ali, chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy, right, greets Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, as he arrives for 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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

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) Share

BALI, Indonesia

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) Share

SULU SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 10, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) sails alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) during bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2025. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe) Share

BALI, Indonesia

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) Share