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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, chief of navy, Royal Australian Navy, left, listen to brief on base operations during a tour of HMAS Stirling in Perth, Australia, June 19, 2024. Koehler traveled to Australia to affirm and advance the strong alliance between Australia and the U.S. for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert)