Adm. Koehler visits CTF-76 in Okinawa

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 10, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents a challenge coin to Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Emma Gleghorn during his visit to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 76 on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Sept. 10. Koehler’s visit to Okinawa underscored the Pacific Fleet’s commitment to integrated maritime operations alongside the U.S. Marine Corps and highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen forward-deployed readiness, joint force interoperability, and regional partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, CTF 76 is responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations with Navy and Marine Corps capabilities to support theater contingencies that range from crisis response to full combat operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chase Stephens)