SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer, Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during his visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 4, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, teamwork, and stewardship during their recent deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet. 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) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, commends Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during his visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 4, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, teamwork, and stewardship during their recent deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet. 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) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, commends Sailors assigned to Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during his visit to Naval Base San Diego, June 4, 2026. Koehler visited the ship to recognize the crew's exceptional professionalism, teamwork, and stewardship during their recent deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet. 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) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), during a visit to the ship, June 4, 2026. While aboard Ashland, Koehler spoke with command leadership and recognized Sailors for excellence. The 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 Joshua Martinez) Share

SAN DIEGO

Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) salute as U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, is rung aboard, June 4, 2026. While aboard Ashland, Koehler spoke with command leadership and recognized Sailors for excellence. The 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 Joshua Martinez) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, speaks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Adam Peeples, commanding officer of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), center, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. George Bright, executive officer of Ashland, during a visit to the ship, June 4, 2026. While aboard Ashland, Koehler spoke with command leadership and recognized Sailors for excellence. The 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 Joshua Martinez) Share

SAN DIEGO

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, is greeted by U.S. Navy Cmdr. George Bright, executive officer of Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), during a visit to the ship, June 4, 2026. While aboard Ashland, Koehler spoke with command leadership and recognized Sailors for excellence. The 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 Joshua Martinez) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of an L-band radar signal emulator from Mike Powell, director of advanced concepts, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, left, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. 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) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Keith Hash, commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), right, and Dan Carreño, executive director, NAWCWD, pose for a photo with aircraft and equipment used for weapons testing during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. 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) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of squadron operations from U.S. Navy Capt. David Halpbern, commander, Naval Test Wing Pacific, left, and Dan Carreño, executive director, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. 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) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of EA-18 Growler, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, from U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Keith Hash, commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), right, and Dan Carreño, executive director, NAWCWD, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. 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) Share

RIDGECREST, California

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, receives an overview of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, from Dan Carreño, executive director, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, right, during a visit to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, June 2, 2026. 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) Share