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MANILA, Philippines

A wreath lies in wait for a U.S. Pacific Fleet wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Philippine Heroes’ Cemetery in Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2025. For more than a century, Filipinos and Americans have shared a strong bond rooted in common values and military service. The visit to the Philippines underscored Adm. Steve Koehler’s, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander, Armed Forces Intelligence Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), render honors to AFP servicemembers following a meeting with Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff, AFP, at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, middle left, and his staff pose for a photo with Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, middle right, and his staff at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, signs a guest book while meeting with Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right; Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander, Armed Forces Intelligence Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines, middle left; and Captain Julien B. Dolor, assistant chief of staff for operations, Naval Reserve Command, Philippine Navy, conduct a pass-in-review at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, and Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander, Armed Forces Intelligence Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines, render honors during a pass-in-review at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Barandon, commander, Armed Forces Intelligence Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines, render honors during a pass-in-review at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presents a challenge coin to Cpl. Elvis Lopez Soriano while meeting with U.S. servicemembers on a rotational deployment to the Philippines during his trip to Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with U.S. servicemembers on a rotational deployment to the Philippines during his trip to Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Col. Coby Moran and his team of U.S. servicemembers on a rotational deployment to the Philippines during his trip to Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share

MANILA, Philippines

From the left: Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, fleet master chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Vice Adm. Jose Ezpeleta, flag officer-in-command, Philippine Navy; and Master Chief Petty Officer Rosimalu Galgao, command master chief, Philippine Navy, pose for a photo at the Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, July 10, 2025. The visit to the Philippines underscored Koehler’s commitment to strengthening partnerships and maintaining a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jonathan B. Trejo) Share