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PELELIU, Palau

PELELIU, Palau (dec. 26, 2023) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Patrick Morrell, right, perform's jaw surgery on a Palauan patient as Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Davondrion Compton observes aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), anchored off Koror, Palau, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1 Dec. 26, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

KOROR, Palau

KOROR, Palau (Dec. 26, 2023) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Patrick Morrell performs jaw surgery on Palauan patient aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), anchored off Koror, Palau, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1 Dec. 26, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

HONIARA, Solomon Islands

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Nov. 27, 2023) A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter assigned to No. 3 Squadron based in Ohakea Palmerston, North New Zealand, takes off from the flight deck of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) anchored off of Honiara, Solomon Islands, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 27, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

HONIARA, Solomon Islands

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Nov. 22, 2023) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Lt. Kan Ikegami, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, performs surgery aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) with U.S. Navy and local Solomon Islands doctors to remove a mass from a patient’s neck during Pacific Partnership 2024-1 in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Nov. 22, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2023) Sailors monitor the vitals of a simulated mass casualty patient in an intensive care unit as part of an a exercise aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while transiting the Pacific Ocean during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 16, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2023) Sailors check the status of a a mass casualty mock patient during an exercise aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while transiting the Pacific Ocean during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 16, 2023. Now in its 19th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2023) Sailors from the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) medical treatment facility muster on the ship's flight deck for an abandon ship drill while underway in the Pacific Ocean during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 15, 2023. Now in its 19th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2023) Sailors conduct litter bearer training on the flight deck aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while underway in the Pacific Ocean during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 15, 2023. Now in its 19th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

MARSHALL ISLANDS

MARSHALL ISLANDS (Nov. 2, 2023) Capt. Kristina Morocco, center, is assisted by Marshallese medical professionals during surgery aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 2, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gavin Arnoldhendershot) Share

MAJURO, Marshall Islands

MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Nov. 2, 2023) Cmdr. Chad Schmidgal, from Pittsburg, performs a dermatological screening on a Marshallese child at Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 2, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Ontiveros) Share

MAJURO, Marshall Islands

MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Nov. 1, 2023) U.S. Navy surgical professionals perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery on a Marshallese patient aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) anchored off Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands during Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Nov. 1, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin) Share

MAJURO, Marshall Islands

MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Oct. 31, 2023) Minister Jack Ading, left, minister of foreign affairs and trade for the Republic of the Marshall Islands, explains the significance of a gift to Capt. Brian Quin, Pacific Partnership 2024-1 mission commander, at the Republic of the Marshall Islands opening ceremony during Pacific Partnership 2024-1 Oct. 31, 2023. Now in its 19th iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share