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U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Malaysia David Gamble prior to a meeting in 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)