VISAKHAPATNAM, India (Oct. 9, 2024) – U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler (center), commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks alongside Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Chris Smith (left), commander, Royal Australian Navy Fleet, and Indian Navy Vice Adm. Rajesh Pendharkar, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Eastern Naval Command, during the opening ceremony for Exercise Malabar 2024 on board Indian Navy Submarine Base Virbahu in Visakhapatnam, India, Oct. 9, 2024. Malabar 24 is a combined field training exercise with the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy participants. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)
Date Taken: | 10.09.2024 |
Date Posted: | 10.09.2024 19:37 |
Photo ID: | 8688754 |
VIRIN: | 241009-N-UA460-1164 |
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Location: | VISAKHAPATNAM, IN |
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