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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, gives thanks to Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander, Armed Forces Intelligence Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), following a meeting with Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff, AFP, at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo)