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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Chilean midshipmen, whom have previously studied at the U.S. Naval Academy, at the Arturo Prat Naval Academy in Valparaiso, Chile, March 18, 2025. The visit to Chile underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening deterrence alongside our allies and partners to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of the Chilean Navy)