YAP, Federated States of Micronesia (Sept. 10, 2024) – Service members assigned to Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) and traditional Yapese dancers pose for a photo during the PP24-2 Yap mission stop closing ceremony in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 10, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the U.S. Navy’s largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Arnoldhendershot)

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia (Sep. 04, 2024) – Mr. Charles Chieng, center, Yap governor, Federated States of Micronesia, U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Keeler, center right, Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) mission commander, to his right, U.S. Navy Lt. Maeve Sullivan, Yap PP24-2 officer in charge, and Royal Australian Air Force Wing Cmdr. Scott Minchin, center left, PP24-2 deputy mission commander, pose for a photo with Yap leadership during a meeting at the governor’s office, Sep. 04, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 30, 2024) – Left to right, Ms. Anjanette Knappenberger, executive director and director of staff for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Keeler, Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) mission commander, Royal Australian Air Force Wing Cmdr. Scott Minchin, PP24-2 deputy mission commander and civilian mariner Capt. Christopher Jackson, ship’s master of the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9), watch a dance performance at the closing ceremony for PP24-2 and PA24-3 at Tinh Khe Elementary School in Quang Ngai, Vietnam Aug. 30, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 30, 2024) – The Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) Band performs during the closing ceremony for PP24-2 and Pacific Angel 2024-3 at Tinh Khe Elementary School in Quang Ngai, Vietnam Aug. 30, 2024. The Pacific Partnership Band is comprised of service members from the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet band and the Australian Army Band. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug 22. 2024) - Australian Army Capt. Victoria Flegg, a nursing officer with Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2), talks about conserving heat while operating on the abdomen with local medical staff at the General Hospital in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 22, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Arnoldhendershot)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug 22. 2024) - U.S. Navy Cdr. Matthew Hanley, an orthopedic surgeon with Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2), left, works side-by-side with local medical staff to repair an elbow fracture at the General Hospital in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 22, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Arnoldhendershot)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 19, 2024) - Mrs. Ngo Thi Hoa, left, a representative from the Vietnamese Department of Foreign Affairs, greets U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Keeler, Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) mission commander with a bouquet of flowers on the pier as the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9) and the PP24-2 team arrive for a mission stop as part of PP24-2 in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 19, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 19, 2024) - U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Keeler, Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) mission commander greets members of the Vietnam People’s Armed Forces pier side following the arrival of the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9) and the PP24-2 mission team arrive for the start of Pacific Partnership in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, August 19, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 20, 2024) - U.S. and partner nation service members with Pacific Partnership 2024-2 and Pacific Angel 2024-3 take a group photo during a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response subject matter expert exchange at Cam Thanh hotel in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 20, 2024. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gavin Arnoldhendershot)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 21, 2024) – Construction Electrician 3rd Class Timothy Lopez, of San Diego, splices wires while working on an electrical project at an engineering job site during Pacific Partnership 2024-2 at Nghia Lo District Clinic in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 2024. Nghia Lo District Clinic is one of four multinational engineering projects for PP24-2 and Pacific Angel 2024-3 in Quang Ngai. Now in its 20th iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)