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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Carrier Strike Group 11 and warfare commanders aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 4, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad K. Hughes) (Photo cropped for emphasis on subject)