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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, (2nd from right, back row) and other heads of delegations pose for a photo with President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu during International Fleet Review 2026 as part of exercise MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam, India, Feb. 17, 2026. Hosted by the Indian Navy, MILAN 2026 is a biennial, multilateral exercise focused on enhancing interaction between professional navies and gaining experience in operations at sea. The visit to India underscored the U.S. commitment to strengthening partnerships for an Indo-Pacific that is secure, free, and prosperous. (Photo courtesy of Indian Navy)