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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), right, presents the Legion of Merit to Capt. Josh Wilson, center, at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 3, 2025. Wilson was presented the Legion of Merit for his service as the deputy director of COMPACTLT’s N51 directorate. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

CANBERRA, Aus.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), right, presents the Legion of Merit to Capt. Josh Wilson, center, at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 3, 2025. Wilson was presented the Legion of Merit for his service as the deputy director of COMPACTLT’s N51 directorate. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), center right, thanks Capt. Josh Wilson, Royal Australian Navy, and his family for their service during a Legion of Merit presentation ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 3, 2025. Wilson was presented the Legion of Merit for his service as the deputy director of COMPACTLT’s N51 directorate. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

CANBERRA, Aus.

Erika Olson, charge d’affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia, left, greets Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, prior to a meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 3, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

CANBERRA, Aus.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, reads the names of fallen Australian service members on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and his wife, Gina Koehler, receive a tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier from Matt Anderson, director of the Australian War Memorial, at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, background, and Rear Adm. Terry Morrison, commander, Surface Force, Royal Australian Navy, foreground, lay wreaths in memory of fallen Australian service members during a Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

CANBERRA, Aus.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Rear Adm. Terry Morrison, commander, Surface Force, Royal Australian Navy, right, lay wreaths in memory of fallen Australian service members during a Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

CANBERRA, Aus.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, Rear Adm. Terry Morrison, commander, Surface Force, Royal Australian Navy, center right, and members of Koehler’s staff salute during the playing of the Australian national anthem during a Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, receives a tour of the Afghanistan War exhibit at the Australian War Memorial from retired Rear Adm. Mark Campbell, Royal Australian Navy, in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

CANBERRA, Aus.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, receives a tour of World War II exhibit at the Australian War Memorial from Matt Anderson, director of the Australian War Memorial, right, and retired Rear Adm. Mark Campbell, Royal Australian Navy, left, in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and his wife, Gina Koehler, center, receive a tour of Tarin Kowt Wall exhibit at the Australian War Memorial from retired Rear Adm. Mark Campbell, Royal Australian Navy, in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 2, 2025. The U.S.- Australia alliance remains a cornerstone for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The visit to Australia further deepened the strong relationship and advanced both countries’ shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share