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BALI, Indonesia (Feb. 16, 2025) - Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, greets Commodore Higínio das Neves, commander, Naval Component of the Timor-Leste Defense Force, before joining him at a table for the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 welcome dinner 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 protocols. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Caroline H. Lui)