SEOUL, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with the U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emmanuel at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Oct. 20, 2024. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to an Indo-Pacific that is free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient. (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Navy) Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon takes off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 14, 2024. The P-8 Poseidon aircrew assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 and a U.S. 3rd Fleet Naval and Amphibious Liaison Element (NALE) supported joint and bi-national forces from Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Alaskan Command during Operation POLAR VORTEX by providing maritime domain awareness in conjunction with the 611th Air Operations Center air component to provide domain awareness during operations and exercises in remote regions of Alaska and the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quatasia Carter) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) returns to its homeport in San Diego following a 19-month rotational deployment, Oct. 25, 2024. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) returns to its homeport in San Diego following a 19-month rotational deployment, Oct. 25, 2024. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

241024-N-FA353-1112 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 24, 2024) – Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet and First Admiral Gung Putu Alit Jaya, Head of Naval Operations and Exercise shake hands after concluding staff talks as part of a U.S.-Indonesian leadership engagement onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 23-24, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Belen Saldana) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

241024-N-FA353-1061 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 24, 2024) – Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet speaks to First Admiral Gung Putu Alit Jaya, Head of Naval Operations and Exercise and Indonesian staff counterparts during a U.S.-Indonesian leadership engagement onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 23-24, 2024. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Belen Saldana) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes sideboys aboard ROKS Marado (LPH-6112) in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. Koehler met with Sailors from Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during his visit to South Korea. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in South Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert A. Moses) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and ROK Vice Adm. Choi Sung-hyuk, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet (CRF), pose for a photo at CRF headquarters in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. Koehler met with Sailors from Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during his visit to South Korea. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in South Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert A. Moses) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and ROK Vice Adm. Choi Sung-hyuk, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet (CRF), pose for a photo at CRF headquarters in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. Koehler met with Sailors from Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during his visit to South Korea. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in South Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert A. Moses) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets ROK Vice Adm. Choi Sung-hyuk, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. Koehler met with Sailors from Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during his visit to South Korea. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in South Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert A. Moses) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents a gift to Sasebo Mayor Daisuke Miyajima and Sasebo City Assembly Chairman Kenji Hayashi and during a dinner in Sasebo, Japan, Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler met with Sasebo City senior leaders while visiting Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with Sasebo Mayor Daisuke Miyajima after exchanging gifts at a friendship dinner in Sasebo, Japan, Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler met with Sasebo City senior leaders while visiting Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share