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U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief Don Davis poses for a photo with Master Chief Petty Officer Ram Dular, MCPO to the Chief of Indian Naval Staff, during exercise MILAN 2026 in Visakhapatnam, India, Feb. 18, 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 U.S. Navy)