WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Sept. 13, 2022) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Royal New Zealand Deputy Chief of Navy, Commodore Melissa Ross, during a visit to Wellington, New Zealand. The visit to New Zealand emphasized the U.S. commitment to strengthening partnerships for an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nick Bauer)