COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Vice Adm. Kanchana Banagoda, commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, looks on Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, as he signs a guest book at the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters during his visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and Vice Adm. Kanchana Banagoda, commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, center left, pose for a photo with their staffs during Koehler’s visit to the Sri Lanka Naval Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes during a pass-in-review of Sri Lankan Navy personnel during his visit to the Sri Lanka Naval Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, conducts a pass-in-review of Sri Lankan Navy personnel during his visit to the Sri Lanka Naval Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Sri Lanka Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara pose for a photo during Koehler’s visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, receives a tour of Colombo Port from Capt. Nirmal Silva, Colombo Port Harbour Master, during his visit to Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, receives a tour of Colombo Port from Capt. Nirmal Silva, Colombo Port Harbour Master, during his visit to Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Sri Lanka Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara during his visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Don Davis converses with Sri Lankan Command Master Warrant Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force M Damith during Davis’ visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, pose for a photo during Koehler’s visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, during his visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Vice Adm. Kanchana Banagoda, commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, pose for a photo during Koehler’s visit to the Sri Lanka Naval Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2026. The visit to Sri Lanka reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to building strong partnerships that advance a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share