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U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with Royal Malaysia Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Dato Sri Tengku Muhammed Fauzi bin Tengku Ibrahim, commander, Royal Malaysia Joint Force, in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Sept. 14, 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)