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Sri Lankan Navy Rear Adm. Udeni Indranatha Serasinghe, Director General land Operation and Director, Sri Lanka Navy Infantry and Navy Marine, asks a question during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 24, 2018. - Sri Lankan Navy Rear Adm. Udeni Indranatha Serasinghe, Director General land Operation and Director, Sri Lanka Navy Infantry and Navy Marine, asks a question during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 24, 2018. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner militaries with significant interest in the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Sri Lanka participates in amphibious logistics discussions during PALS

HONOLULU – Representatives from Sri Lanka, as well as more than 20 partner and allied militaries, gathered to discuss the value of amphibious logistics during the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium, or PALS, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018.

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Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Alvin A. Parreno, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps, gives a gift to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 24, 2018. - Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Alvin A. Parreno, commandant, Philippine Marine Corps, gives a gift to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 24, 2018. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner militaries with significant interest in the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Mahoney)

Philippines participates in amphibious capabilities discussions during PALS

HONOLULU – Representatives from the Philippines, as well as more than 20 other partner and allied militaries, gathered to discuss the value of amphibious operations during the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium, or PALS, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018.

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Singapore Army Lt. Col. Alex Ho, liaison officer to the U.S. Marine Corps, asks a question during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. - Singapore Army Lt. Col. Alex Ho, liaison officer to the U.S. Marine Corps, asks a question during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. During the symposium military services from around the world build a closer military-to-military bond with one another. Closer bonds between militaries facilitate clear lines of communication and foster a spirit of cooperation to meet potential global challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Mahoney)

Singapore Armed Forces participates in PALS in Hawaii

HONOLULU -- Representatives from Singapore’s senior military leadership participated in the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium, or PALS, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018.

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New Zealand Air Commodore Andrew Clark, air component commander, New Zealand Defence Force, participates in the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018. - New Zealand Air Commodore Andrew Clark, air component commander, New Zealand Defence Force, participates in the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner militaries with significant interest in the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

New Zealand Defence Force participates in amphibious discussions at PALS

HONOLULU -- Leaders from the New Zealand Defence Force participated in the Amphibious Leadership Symposium, or PALS, along with 22 militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21-24, 2018.

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Senior military leaders from around the Indo-Pacific region gather for the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 2018. - Senior military leaders from around the Indo-Pacific region gather for the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 2018. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner militaries with significant interest in the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Mahoney)

Royal Malaysian Navy gather to discuss amphibious logistics during PALS

HONOLULU – Senior leaders from the Royal Malaysian Navy gathered with more than 20 allied and partner militaries to discuss the value of amphibious operations during the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium, or PALS, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018.

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Vietnamese Senior Capt. Le Xuan Thuy, deputy commander, Naval Zone 4, Republic of Vietnam Navy; and Senior Lt. Bui Van Luong, Republic of Vietnam Navy, speak to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Nathan Nastase, assistant chief of staff, G-3/5/7 Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. - Vietnamese Senior Capt. Le Xuan Thuy, deputy commander, Naval Zone 4, Republic of Vietnam Navy; and Senior Lt. Bui Van Luong, Republic of Vietnam Navy, speak to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Nathan Nastase, assistant chief of staff, G-3/5/7 Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. During the symposium, military services from around the world build a closer military-to-military bond with one another. Closer bonds between other militaries facilitate clear lines of communication and foster a spirit of cooperation to meet potential global challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jonathan E. Lopez Cruet)

The Royal Thai Armed Forces leaders attend PALS to discuss amphibious operations

HONOLULU -- Senior leaders from The Royal Thai Armed Forces exchanged ideas and formed closer bonds with allied and partner militaries during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, or PALS, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018.

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Armando Daviu, center left, U.S. Marine Corps personnel exchange officer to the Peruvian Marine Corps, translates for Peruvian Navy Vice Adm. Fernando Cerdan, commanding general, Pacific Operations, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Armando Daviu, center left, U.S. Marine Corps personnel exchange officer to the Peruvian Marine Corps, translates for Peruvian Navy Vice Adm. Fernando Cerdan, commanding general, Pacific Operations, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018. During the symposium, military services from around the world build a closer military-to-military bond with one another. Closer bonds between other militaries facilitate clear lines of communication and foster a spirit of cooperation to meet potential global challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jonathan E. Lopez Cruet)

Peruvian Armed Forces leaders attend PALS to discuss amphibious logistics

HONOLULU - Representatives from the Peruvian Armed Forces gathered along with members of 22 other militaries for the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, or PALS, to discuss strengthening interoperability and exchange ideas on amphibious operations in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018.

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Indian Brigadier Arun Chaloli Gopinath, commander, Infantry Brigade India, asks a question during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 2018. - Indian Brigadier Arun Chaloli Gopinath, commander, Infantry Brigade India, asks a question during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 2018. PALS brings together senior leaders of allied and partner militaries with significant interest in the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region to discuss key aspects of maritime/amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Mahoney)

Indian Army participates in amphibious discussions during PALS

HONOLULU – Representatives from the Indian Army, as well as more than 20 partnered and allied militaries, gathered to discuss the value of amphibious operations during the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium, or PALS, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 23, 2018.

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Japan Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, left, commanding general, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, shakes hands with Indonesian Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nur Alamsyah, commander, 2nd Marine Forces, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 2018. - Japan Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, left, commanding general, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, shakes hands with Indonesian Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nur Alamsyah, commander, 2nd Marine Forces, during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 2018. The purpose of PALS is to bring together senior leaders of allied and partner militaries with an interest in amphibious operations and capability development in order to foster stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Mahoney)

Japan builds upon amphibious relationships in Indo-Pacific during PALS

HONOLULU -- Leaders from 22 allied and partner militaries gathered to discuss the value of amphibious operations during the Pacific Amphibious Leadership Symposium, or PALS, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 22, 2018.

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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Sgt. Hilda Perez)

MARFORPAC hosts annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Hawaii

HONOLULU -- U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018.

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