LANGKAWI, Malaysia (May, 24, 2023) Rear Adm. Pham Nhu Xuan, deputy commander of the Vietnam People's Navy, pins a set of naval aviation wings on Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, during a bilateral meeting at Lima 2023 in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 23, 2023. The visit to Malaysia underscored the United States' commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)