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BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, observes the opening ceremony of Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 alongside representatives from 37 other participating nations in Bali, Indonesia, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Indonesian Navy, MNEK 2025 is an international, joint exercise taking place in the vicinity of Bali, Indonesia, emphasizing multilateral maritime cooperation and disaster response. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)