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U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, delivers remarks during a reception hosted by the Bangladesh Navy during his visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 4, 2026. Koehler traveled to Bangladesh to strengthen the enduring U.S.-Bangladesh defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)