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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, his wife Gina, center, Rear Adm. Garin Golding, New Zealand chief of navy, center left, and their staffs pose for a photo after participating in a pōwhiri, a traditional Māori welcoming ceremony, in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 22, 2024. Koehler traveled to New Zealand to strengthen and advance the strong partnership between New Zealand and the U.S. for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)