IWAKUNI, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, receives an operational overview from Capt. Brian Kesselring, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, right, during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 15, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

Tokyo, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Adm. Akira Saito, chief of staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

Tokyo, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with Adm. Akira Saito, chief of staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, prior to a meeting in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

TOKYO, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with Adm. Tateki Tawara, commander, Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (JJOC), following a meeting at the JJOC headquarters in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

TOKYO, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Adm. Tateki Tawara, commander, Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (JJOC), at the JJOC headquarters in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

TOKYO, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, signs the guest book at the Japan Self-Defence Force’s Joint Operations Command in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

TOKYO, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Aaron Snipe, deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with the City of Yokosuka Mayor, Katsuaki Kamijii, right, at the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan headquarters on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 13, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and Rear Adm. Ian Johnson, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ), left, meet with the City of Yokosuka Mayor, Katsuaki Kamijii, at the USFJ headquarters on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 13, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, is piped ashore following his visit to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the ship is moored on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 13, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, center, answer a question from a Sailor during an all-hands call on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the ship is moored on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 13, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Don Davis speak to Sailors about Koehler’s Fleet Orders during an all-hands call on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the ship is moored on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 13, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert)Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Don Davis speak to Sailors about Koehler’s Fleet Orders during an all-hands call on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while the ship is moored on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, April 13, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share