Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visits Peru

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, meets with leadership of the Type 209 Peruvian submarine BAP Chipana (SS 34) during a tour of the submarine at Callao Naval Base in Callao, Peru, March 21, 2025. The visit to Peru 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 Peruvian Navy)