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Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, receives an overview of ship maintenance progress from Min-ho Yoon, part manager, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, aboard Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), while moored at Yeongdo Shipyard Busan, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. The visit to the Republic of Korea reaffirmed the U.S.- ROK alliance as a linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity, built on decades of shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert)