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U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, speaks to Malaysian Armed Forces 1st Adm. Mohd Adzam Bin Omar, assistant chief of staff, Joint Forces Headquarters, left, during his visit to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Sept. 13, 2026. Koehler traveled to Malaysia to strengthen the 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 Christopher Sypert)