U.S. 7th Fleet participates in AUMX reception in Indonesia

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Katie Sheldon, right, vice commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, receives a souvenir from Indonesian National Armed Forces Brigadier General M. Lufti, Director of Defence International Cooperation, Ministry of Defence during the dinner reception of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-U.S. Maritime Exercise (AUMX) 2025, in Batam, Indonesia, Dec. 10, 2025. This is the second iteration of AUMX, designed to promote shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security, and stability in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Robledo)