COMPACFLT visits USS Stockdale

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, commends U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician Seaman Diego Avantmier, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale’s (DDG 106), for his selection to the Naval Academy Preparatory School, during Koehler’s visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 5, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, resiliency, and combat readiness during their recent deployment to U.S. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleets. 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 Christopher Sypert)