Category: US Navy Pacific Fleet

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia (Sept. 5, 2024) – U.S. Navy and partner nation service members deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) pose for a group photo with students and teachers at the conclusion of a PP24-2 host nation outreach event at Gilman Elementary School in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 5, 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 (Sept. 5, 2024) – U.S. Navy Musician 2nd Class Brenton Mitchell from Centreville, Md., deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2), performs for students and teachers during a PP24-2 host nation outreach event at Gilman Elementary School in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 5, 2024. The Pacific Partnership Band, Pau Hana Sound, from the Hawaiian phrase meaning “end of work” is an island vibes band comprised of musicians from the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band and the Australian Army Band. 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 (Sept. 5, 2024) – Australian Army Band Musician William Wallace, with the Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) Band from Canberra, Australia, plays a guitar solo to students and teachers during a PP24-2 host nation outreach event at Gilman Elementary School in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 5, 2024. The Pacific Partnership Band, Pau Hana Sound, from the Hawaiian phrase meaning “end of work” is an island vibes band comprised of musicians from the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band and the Australian Army Band. 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 (Sept. 9, 2024) – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Hannah Hooten, Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) deputy director of medical operations and plans, gives a tour of Yap State Hospital to U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Todd Cimicata, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, during a visit to observe the PP24-2 medical line of effort in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 9, 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 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon/Released)

QUANG NGAI, Vietnam (Aug. 27, 2024) – Service members deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) and crew members of the expeditionary fast-transport ship USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9) play a game of soccer with faculty members and students from Dang Thuy Tram Medical College during a host nation outreach event sports day at the university in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 27, 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. 27, 2024) – Dr. To Ky Nam, left, principal of Dang Thuy Tram Medical College, presents flowers to U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Nikki Petersen, of Benson, Utah, Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) host nation outreach event coordinator in Vietnam, during a host nation outreach event sports day at the Dang Thuy Tram Medical College in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 27, 2024. The sports day included soccer games and volleyball games with service members deployed in support of PP24-2, crew members of the expeditionary fast-transport ship USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9) and faculty members and students from the university. 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. 27, 2024) – U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Lehua Luis, center, of Puna, Hawaii, poses for a photo with teachers from Dang Thuy Tram Medical College during a host nation outreach event sports day at the university in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, Aug. 27, 2024. The sports day included soccer games and volleyball games with service members deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2024-2, crew members of the expeditionary fast-transport ship USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9) and faculty members and students from the university. 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)