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Adm. Samuel Paparo, left, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Adm. Datuk Abdul Rahman bin Ayob, chief of the Royal Malaysia Navy, during the International Seapower Symposium in Newport, Rhode Island, Sept. 21, 2023. ISS is a biennial event hosted by the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) at the United States Naval War College since 1969. The symposium provides a forum for dialogue that bolsters maritime security by providing opportunities for international heads of navies and coast guards to collaborate, develop trust, and further maritime training. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)