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LAE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 5, 2025) U.S. Navy Utilitiesman Constructionman Adrian Juarezhernandez, attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 (ACB 1), left, and Japanese Navy Leading Seaman Kuronaga Kiyoto assist with construction of a ramp during Pacific Partnership 2025 in Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 5, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management 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 Alexander Bussman)

LAE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 5, 2025) Pacific Partnership 2025 service members assist with construction of a ramp during PP-25 in Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 5, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management 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 Alexander Bussman)

LAE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 2, 2025) Pacific Partnership 2025 servicemembers U.S. Navy Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025, left, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Cmdr. Ji Hye Lim, commanding officer of the ROK navy landing ship tank Ilchulbong (LST 688), attend Lae City festival during PP-25 in Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 2, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management 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 Alexander Bussman)

LAE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 5, 2025) Pacific Partnership 2025 multinational medical team assist Dr. Alphonse Tongap, lower center, during a surgical procedure at Angau Memorial Provincial in Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 5, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management 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 Mario E. Reyes Villatoro)

LAE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 2, 2025) U.S. Navy Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25), speaks at the Lae City festival during PP-25 in Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 2, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management 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 Alexander Bussman)

LAE, Papua New Guinea (Aug 5, 2025) Pacific Partnership 2025 multinational servicemember U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 2nd class Justin Winters prepares window for painting 2025 in Lae, Papua New Guinea, August 5, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management 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 Isabel Mendoza)

LAE, Papua New Guinea (Aug. 1, 2025) Pacific Partnership 2025 servicemember U.S. Navy Cmdr. Cheryl Castro provides medical training with healthcare workers at a nursing school during in Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 1, 2025. Now in its 21st iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management 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 Mario E. Reyes Villatoro)