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Royal Thai Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Siravuth Woungkantee, director of joint civil affairs, speaks during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief opening ceremony as part of exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

Royal Thai Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Siravuth Woungkantee, director of joint civil affairs, speaks during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief opening ceremony as part of exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Antonio Martinez, assigned to the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), plays with two Thai school children at Ban Wang Mai Daeng School during Cobra Gold 19. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Travis Weger)

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Antonio Martinez, assigned to the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), plays with two Thai school children at Ban Wang Mai Daeng School during Cobra Gold 19. (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Junior Grade Travis Weger)

Photo by Ensign Travis Weger

190209-N-DX072-1072 CHONBURI, Thailand (Feb. 9, 2019) – Lt. j.g. Jasmin Nicasio, from San Diego, hula hoops with a child during a community service project at the Child Protection and Development Center in Chonburi, Thailand. The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

190209-N-DX072-1072 CHONBURI, Thailand (Feb. 9, 2019) – Lt. j.g. Jasmin Nicasio, from San Diego, hula hoops with a child during a community service project at the Child Protection and Development Center in Chonburi, Thailand. The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by MC2 Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez

190209-N-DX072-1387 CHONBURI, Thailand (Feb. 9, 2019) – Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) pose for a group photos during a community service project at the Child Protection and Development Center in Chonburi, Thailand. Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

190209-N-DX072-1387 CHONBURI, Thailand (Feb. 9, 2019) – Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) pose for a group photos during a community service project at the Child Protection and Development Center in Chonburi, Thailand. Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by MC2 Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez

190207-N-DX072-1387 SATTAHIP, Thailand (Feb. 7, 2019) – The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrives in Sattahip, Thailand. Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez)

190207-N-DX072-1387 SATTAHIP, Thailand (Feb. 7, 2019) – The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrives in Sattahip, Thailand. Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez)

Photo by MC2 Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez

Landing craft utility (LCU) 1651, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Landing craft utility (LCU) 1651, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anaid Ba

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 7, 2019) – Assault amphibious vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 7, 2019) – Assault amphibious vehicles (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, a civil affairs officer with Task Force Koa Moana, listens to a member of the Vanuatu Oxfam organization at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 12, 2018. The Task Force met with Oxfam members to learn more about the organization and to discuss humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. Approximately 130 U.S. Marines and Sailors with the I Marine Expeditionary Force are participating in security cooperation events with several Oceania partner nations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility while embarked on the USNS Stockham (T-AK 3017) from October November to December 2018 as part of Task Force Koa Moana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, a civil affairs officer with Task Force Koa Moana, listens to a member of the Vanuatu Oxfam organization at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 12, 2018. The Task Force met with Oxfam members to learn more about the organization and to discuss humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. Approximately 130 U.S. Marines and Sailors with the I Marine Expeditionary Force are participating in security cooperation events with several Oceania partner nations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility while embarked on the USNS Stockham (T-AK 3017) from October November to December 2018 as part of Task Force Koa Moana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, shakes hands after meeting with Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) Corporal Willie T. Waiwo, a communications technician, at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with the VMF to learn their radio communication capabilities in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, shakes hands after meeting with Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) Corporal Willie T. Waiwo, a communications technician, at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with the VMF to learn their radio communication capabilities in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, center, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, teaches a Field Expedient Antennas and HF Radio Fundamentals Class to members of the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with NDMO in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, center, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, teaches a Field Expedient Antennas and HF Radio Fundamentals Class to members of the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with NDMO in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Tyler Strawser, center, an engineer detachment platoon guide, and Sgt. Kodi Kilcoin, right, an anti-terrorism force protection specialist, both with Task Force Koa Moana, conduct an airport survey at the Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Tyler Strawser, center, an engineer detachment platoon guide, and Sgt. Kodi Kilcoin, right, an anti-terrorism force protection specialist, both with Task Force Koa Moana, conduct an airport survey at the Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, center, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, conducts a square loop antenna practical application with members of the Vanuatu Police Force, Vanuatu Mobile Force and other radio communicators at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with Vanuatu radio communicators in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, center, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, conducts a square loop antenna practical application with members of the Vanuatu Police Force, Vanuatu Mobile Force and other radio communicators at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with Vanuatu radio communicators in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, right, a civil affairs officer, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 2nd Class Desirae A. Montoya, both with Task Force Koa Moana, listen to Dr. Sam Tapo, a chair of the health cluster, national incident controller, the director of coporate service planning and policy, and a member of the World Health Organization (WHO), at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with Tapo and other WHO members to learn more about the organization, how they handle, and exchange humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures in case of a crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, right, a civil affairs officer, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 2nd Class Desirae A. Montoya, both with Task Force Koa Moana, listen to Dr. Sam Tapo, a chair of the health cluster, national incident controller, the director of coporate service planning and policy, and a member of the World Health Organization (WHO), at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with Tapo and other WHO members to learn more about the organization, how they handle, and exchange humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures in case of a crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, third from right, a civil affairs officer, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 2nd Class Desirae A. Montoya, third from left, and Sgt. Kodi Kilcoin, second from right, a anti-terrorism force protection agent, all with Task Force Koa Moana, meet with members of the World Health Organization (WHO) at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with WHO members to learn more about the organization, how they handle, and exchange humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures in case of a crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, third from right, a civil affairs officer, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 2nd Class Desirae A. Montoya, third from left, and Sgt. Kodi Kilcoin, second from right, a anti-terrorism force protection agent, all with Task Force Koa Moana, meet with members of the World Health Organization (WHO) at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with WHO members to learn more about the organization, how they handle, and exchange humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures in case of a crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, right, a civil affairs officer, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 2nd Class Desirae A. Montoya, second from the right, both with Task Force Koa Moana, listen to Dr. Philippe Guyant, the medical officer of the World Health Organization (WHO), at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with Guyant and other WHO members to learn more about the organization, how they handle, and exchange humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures in case of a crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Coulon, right, a civil affairs officer, and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpman 2nd Class Desirae A. Montoya, second from the right, both with Task Force Koa Moana, listen to Dr. Philippe Guyant, the medical officer of the World Health Organization (WHO), at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force met with Guyant and other WHO members to learn more about the organization, how they handle, and exchange humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief procedures in case of a crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, shows a member of the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) how to cut copper wire at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with NDMO in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, shows a member of the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) how to cut copper wire at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with NDMO in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Strawser, an engineer detachment platoon guide with Task Force Koa Moana, conducts road surveys at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Strawser, an engineer detachment platoon guide with Task Force Koa Moana, conducts road surveys at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 14, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marines Sgt. Kodi Kilcoin, top, an anti-terrorism force protection specialist, and Staff Sgt. Tyler Strawser, center, an engineer detachment platoon guide, both with Task Force Koa Moana, conduct an airport survey at the Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marines Sgt. Kodi Kilcoin, top, an anti-terrorism force protection specialist, and Staff Sgt. Tyler Strawser, center, an engineer detachment platoon guide, both with Task Force Koa Moana, conduct an airport survey at the Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Strawser, an engineer detachment platoon guide with Task Force Koa Moana, conducts airport surveys at the Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Strawser, an engineer detachment platoon guide with Task Force Koa Moana, conducts airport surveys at the Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force conducted logistical surveys in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, oversees a Vanuatu Police Force member prepare a square loop antenna at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with Vanuatu radio communicators in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Johnathan Watkins, right, a ground radio repairman with Task Force Koa Moana, oversees a Vanuatu Police Force member prepare a square loop antenna at Port Vila, Efate Island, Republic of Vanuatu, Nov. 15, 2018. The Task Force exchanged radio communication capabilities with Vanuatu radio communicators in case of a humanitarian assistance and disaster and relief crises, as part of the Task Force’s continued multilateral engagements designed to strengthen and enhance relationships among the United States and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and South Pacific regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

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