BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and ROK Vice Adm. Choi Sung-hyuk, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet (CRF), pose for a photo at CRF headquarters in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. Koehler met with Sailors from Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during his visit to South Korea. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in South Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert A. Moses) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and ROK Vice Adm. Choi Sung-hyuk, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet (CRF), pose for a photo at CRF headquarters in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. Koehler met with Sailors from Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during his visit to South Korea. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in South Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert A. Moses) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets ROK Vice Adm. Choi Sung-hyuk, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2024. Koehler met with Sailors from Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during his visit to South Korea. CNFK is the U.S. Navy’s representative in South Korea, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Robert A. Moses) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents a gift to Sasebo Mayor Daisuke Miyajima and Sasebo City Assembly Chairman Kenji Hayashi and during a dinner in Sasebo, Japan, Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler met with Sasebo City senior leaders while visiting Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with Sasebo Mayor Daisuke Miyajima after exchanging gifts at a friendship dinner in Sasebo, Japan, Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler met with Sasebo City senior leaders while visiting Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo with Sasebo City Assembly Chairman Kenji Hayashi after exchanging gifts at a friendship dinner in Sasebo, Japan, Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler met with Sasebo City senior leaders while visiting Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) speaks to Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the Shogun Café during a luncheon at CFAS Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler toured CFAS, met with installation leadership, and conducted an all hands call aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) speaks to Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and his staff at the Shogun Café during a luncheon at CFAS Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler toured CFAS, met with installation leadership, and conducted an all hands call aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) and Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, serve themselves at the Shogun Café salad bar during a luncheon at CFAS, Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler toured CFAS, met with installation leadership, and conducted an all hands call aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, chooses food options at the Shogun Café during a luncheon at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Oct. 22, 2024. Koehler toured CFAS, met with installation leadership, and conducted an all hands call aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in Sasebo to hold a press conference to commence Keen Sword 25, a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sophia H. Bumps) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FC892-1064 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets Sailors prior to a Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo-area all hands call aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley) Share

SASEBO, Japan

241022-N-FC892-1166 SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 22, 2024) Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, conducts a Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo-area all hands call aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley) Share