MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines MaryKay L. Carlson during his trip to Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, signs a guest book while meeting with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines MaryKay L. Carlson during his trip to Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

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Pacific Partnership is the largest annual humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission in the Indo-Pacific. Share

MANILA, Philippines

The 37th Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. Vicente Blanco, gives remarks during the closing ceremony at the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among Allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco) Share

MANILA, Philippines

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, left, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, receives the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 25 flag from U.S. Navy Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, during the closing ceremony at the 11th iteration of PALS, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among Allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco) Share

MANILA, Philippines

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, right, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, clips a symbolic pin onto the 37th Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. Vicente Blanco, during the closing ceremony at the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among Allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco) Share

MANILA, Philippines

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, gives remarks during the closing ceremony at the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among Allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year’s symposium hosted senior leaders from 23 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, middle, transfers the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium (PALS) guidon from Maj. Gen. Vicente Blanco III, commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, right, to Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific, as the next symposium host during the PALS closing ceremony in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. PALS brings together senior military leaders from allied and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific to share best practices and strengthen partnerships, which are the cornerstone of regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, prepares to transfer the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium (PALS) guidon from Maj. Gen. Vicente Blanco III, commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, right, to Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific, as the next symposium host during the PALS closing ceremony in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. PALS brings together senior military leaders from allied and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific to share best practices and strengthen partnerships, which are the cornerstone of regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

From the left: Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific; Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Maj. Gen. Vicente Blanco III, commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, prepare to conclude the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium (PALS) closing ceremony in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. PALS brings together senior military leaders from allied and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific to share best practices and strengthen partnerships, which are the cornerstone of regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks as the keynote speaker during the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium (PALS) closing ceremony in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. PALS brings together senior military leaders from allied and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific to share best practices and strengthen partnerships, which are the cornerstone of regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks as the keynote speaker during the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium (PALS) closing ceremony in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. PALS brings together senior military leaders from allied and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific to share best practices and strengthen partnerships, which are the cornerstone of regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share