GULF OF THAILAND

A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk, assigned to the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares to land on the flight deck of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during deck landing qualifications for Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 24, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maliq J. Martin) Share

U.S. 3RD FLEET

A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Amphibious Craft Unit 5, enters the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), Feb. 24, 2026. Comstock, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nadia James) Share

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, and his staff 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, conducts a pass-in-review of Sri Lankan Air Force personnel 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, salutes during a pass-in-review of Sri Lankan Air Force personnel 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

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