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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins Royal Thai Navy Commander in Chief Adm. Jirapol Wongwit for a photo at the Royal Thai Navy headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 2024. The visit included exchanges on regional security and expanded the scope and complexity of the strong U.S.-Thai relationship, which dates back to 1833. USINDOPACOM 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)