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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, center left, Sampath Thuyacontha, secretary of defence of Sri Lanka, center right, and Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, commander of the Sri Lankan Air Force, participate in an induction ceremony of a Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, Oct. 10, 2024. The transfer of the Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft will provide key capabilities for the Sri Lanka Air Force and Navy to patrol its own waters, counter maritime threats, and secure vital trade routes in the Indian Ocean. The visit to Sri Lanka underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability by upholding the rules based international order. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

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Location: SRI LANKA
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