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From left: Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, Royal Australian Chief of Navy; Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Adm. Datuk Zulhelmy, Malaysia’s chief of navy, and Adm. Akira Saito, chief of staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, pose for a photo at International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 in Singapore, May 6, 2025. Koehler visited Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 25, an international showcase of the latest developments in maritime and defense technology, and to engage with allies and partners, deepen relationships, and discuss global security challenges. The visit underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)