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Jun 21, 2026
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Command, left, met with Dambu Batlut, Mongolian Minister of Defense, right, prior to the opening ceremony of exercise Khaan Quest 2026 at the 5 Hills Training Area, near Ulaanbataar, Mongolia, June 20, 2026. The visit reinforces the strong momentum in the U.S. security relationship and sets a positive course for future partnerships. PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)


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