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

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

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

PHILIPPINE SEA

250214-N-PV401-1015 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2025) From left, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael Wosje, commander, Carrier Strike Group ONE, and Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speak with Cmdr. Guillaume Denis, commander, French Carrier Air Wing, aboard the aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) in the Philippine Sea during Pacific Steller 2025, Feb. 14. Pacific Steller 2025 is a multi-large deck event with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, French Carrier Strike Group, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, fostering our alliances and maritime security in support of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250214-N-PV401-1001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Adm. Nicolas Vaujour, chief of staff of the French Navy, greet one another aboard the aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) in the Philippine Sea during Pacific Steller 2025, Feb. 14. Pacific Steller 2025 is a multi-large deck event with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, French Carrier Strike Group, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, fostering our alliances and maritime security in support of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250214-N-PV401-1016 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, speaks with officials from the French Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense-Force officials in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) in the Philippine Sea during Pacific Steller 2025, Feb. 14. Pacific Steller 2025 is a multi-large deck event with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, French Carrier Strike Group, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, fostering our alliances and maritime security in support of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

250214-N-PV401-1011 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 14, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, Adm. Nicolas Vaujour, chief of staff of the French Navy, center left, and flight deck crew observe flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91) in the Philippine Sea during Pacific Steller 2025, Feb. 14. Pacific Steller 2025 is a multi-large deck event with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, French Carrier Strike Group, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, fostering our alliances and maritime security in support of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Grubbs) Share