MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery during a wreath laying ceremony at the memorial in Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. 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, middle left, and Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, fleet master chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and staff participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery during his trip to Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. 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

Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Widulinski, Philippines desk officer, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) and Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Tengler, PACFLT flag aide, position a wreath for Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, PACFLT, during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. 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, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery during his trip to Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. 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

A wreath lies in wait for a U.S. Pacific Fleet wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. The visit to the Philippines underscored Adm. Steve Koehler’s, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 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

A wreath lies in wait for a U.S. Pacific Fleet wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. The visit to the Philippines underscored Adm. Steve Koehler’s, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 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

A wreath lies in wait for a U.S. Pacific Fleet wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. The visit to the Philippines underscored Adm. Steve Koehler’s, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 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

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery, in Manila, Philippines, prior to Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, conducting a wreath laying ceremony, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. 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

CELEBES SEA

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) readies to come alongside the Military Sealift Command chartered ship motor tanker Badlands Trader prior to a fueling-at-sea evolution while underway in the Celebes Sea, July 10, 2025. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

CELEBES SEA

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Charles Helt, from St. Louis, assigned to security department, aims an M240 Bravo during a small boat engagement drill on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Celebes Sea, July 11, 2025. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Crowley) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, gives thanks to Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander, Armed Forces Intelligence Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), following a meeting with Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff, AFP, at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 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, left, and Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander, Armed Forces Intelligence Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), render honors to AFP servicemembers following a meeting with Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff, AFP, at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 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