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U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), center, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. George Bright, executive officer of Ashland, during a visit to the ship, June 4, 2026. While aboard Ashland, Koehler spoke with command leadership and recognized Sailors for excellence. The U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests throughout the region, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Martinez)