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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, third from left, receives a brief from Cmdr. Paul Rogers, U.S. Embassy New Zealand Naval Attaché, right, in Apia, Samoa, Oct. 30, 2025. The visit to Samoa underscored Koehler’s commitment to the Pacific Islands in addressing our shared maritime challenges to promote a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Aric Sypert)