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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Adm. Tateki Tawara, commander, Japan Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (JJOC), at the JJOC headquarters in Tokyo, April 14, 2026. The visit to Japan underscored the United States’ commitment to peace and stability in the region, committed to enhancing resiliency and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces, and other regional allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert)