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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, speaks to Sailors assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 15, 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)