BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Rear Adm. Kwak Kwang-sub, commander, Republic of Korea Fleet (COMROKFLT), at the COMROKFLT headquarters on Jakjeon Naval Base in Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, Rear Adm. Kwak Kwang-sub, commander, Republic of Korea Fleet (COMROKFLT), center right, Rear Adm. Sharif Calfee, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Navy Region Korea, third from right, and members of their respective staffs pose for a photo prior to a meeting at the COMROKFLT headquarters on Jakjeon Naval Base in Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, signs the guest book at the Navy Club on Jakjeon Naval Base in Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

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 at the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea headquarters on Jakjeon Naval Base in Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, left, speak to Sailors about the importance of professionalism during an all-hands call at the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea headquarters on Jakjeon Naval Base in Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, Rear Adm. Sharif Calfee, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Navy Region Korea, center left, and members of their respective staffs pose for a photo prior to a meeting at the CNFK headquarters on Jakjeon Naval Base in Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Rear Adm. Sharif Calfee, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea and Navy Region Korea, center left, receive an overview of ship maintenance progress from Min-ho Yoon, part manager, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, aboard Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), while moored at Yeongdo Shipyard Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, receives an overview of ship maintenance progress from Min-ho Yoon, part manager, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, aboard Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), while moored at Yeongdo Shipyard Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, receives an overview of ship maintenance progress from Cmdr. Hannah Shipp, commanding officer, U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command Office – Korea, center, and Andrew Graff, shipmaster, Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), during a tour while the ship is moored at Yeongdo Shipyard, Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

BUSAN, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, is greeted by Andrew Graff, shipmaster, Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), prior to a tour of the ship while moored at Yeongdo Shipyard, Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SEOUL, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul, chief of naval operations, Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), left, at the ROKN headquarters in Seoul, April 15, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share

SEOUL, Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, is greeted by Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul, chief of naval operations, Republic of Korea Navy, prior to a meeting in Seoul, April 15, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert) Share