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Marine Corps humanitarian assessment survey team members enter an abandoned bunker adjacent to the World War II battle site Bonnyman's Hill just off of Red Beach Three during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Marine Corps humanitarian assessment survey team members enter an aban...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Marine Corps humanitarian assessment survey team members enter an abandoned bunker adjacent to the World War II battle site Bonnyman's Hill just off of Red Beach Three during Pa... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. War Memorial at the site of the 1943 Battle of Tarawa.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus participated in a wreath layi...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Oct. 23, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. War Memorial at the site of the 1943 Battle of Tarawa. Mabus visited the Republic o... More

An ammunition pile sits inside an abandoned World War II bunker where Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. died in combat November 22, 1943.

An ammunition pile sits inside an abandoned World War II bunker where ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) An ammunition pile sits inside an abandoned World War II bunker where Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. died in combat November 22, 1943, duri... More

 Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Mike Wisotzkey, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, recites the citation for Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr.

Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Mike Wisotzkey, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Supp...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Mike Wisotzkey, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, recites the citation for Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr.... More

Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Mike Wisotzkey, assigned to Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, describes the battle where combat engineer and Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. died.

Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Mike Wisotzkey, assigned to Alpha Company, 9th En...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Mike Wisotzkey, assigned to Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, describes the battle where combat engineer and Medal of Honor recipient Marine Co... More

A cardboard box containing an unexploded Japanese hand grenade sits on a pile of debris inside an abandoned World War II bunker.

A cardboard box containing an unexploded Japanese hand grenade sits on...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) A cardboard box containing an unexploded Japanese hand grenade sits on a pile of debris inside an abandoned World War II bunker where Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps 1st L... More

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ricardo Alonsolopez, assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, explores the inside of an abandoned World War II bunker.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ricardo Alonsolopez, assigned to the 3rd M...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ricardo Alonsolopez, assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, explores the inside of an abandoned World War II bun... More

Pacific Partnership 2009 arrives in Kiribati with medical, engineering and veterinary specialists to provide assistance.

Pacific Partnership 2009 arrives in Kiribati with medical, engineering...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Aug. 24, 2009) Pacific Partnership 2009 arrives in Kiribati with medical, engineering and veterinary specialists to provide assistance. Pacific Partnership is a humanitarian and civic assistan... More

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus walks across the Friendship Bridge that was constructed by U.S. Navy Seabees during Pacific Partnership 2009.

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus walks across the Friendship B...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Oct. 23, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus walks across the Friendship Bridge that was constructed by U.S. Navy Seabees during Pacific Partnership 2009. Mabus visited the Republic... More

New Zealand High Commissioner for Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh explains books he gifted to Capt. Wallace Lovely.

New Zealand High Commissioner for Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 15, 2013) New Zealand High Commissioner for Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh explains books he gifted to Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, during the o... More

 A landing craft utility transits towards Tarawa to conduct a Pacific Partnership 2013 mission in Kiribati.

A landing craft utility transits towards Tarawa to conduct a Pacific ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 15, 2013) A landing craft utility transits towards Tarawa to conduct a Pacific Partnership 2013 mission in Kiribati. Working at the invitation of each host nation, Pacific Partnership is ... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to U.S., partner nation service members and Kiribati leaders and citizens during the opening ceremony for Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, spea...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 15, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to U.S., partner nation service members and Kiribati leaders and citizens during the opening ceremony fo... More

A landing craft utility departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52).

A landing craft utility departs the well deck of the amphibious dock l...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 15, 2013) A landing craft utility departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) with personnel and supplies to conduct a Pacific Partnership 2013 mis... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives a brief overview from a map of the engineering civic action projects occurring in the Republic of Kiribati during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, rece...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives a brief overview from a map of the engineering civic action projects occurring in the Republic of Kiri... More

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ang gives students of the War Memorial Primary School a rugby ball at a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ang gives students of the War Memorial...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ang gives students of the War Memorial Primary School a rugby ball at a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the... More

apt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives a tour of the beginning stages of an engineering civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

apt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, recei...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives a tour of the beginning stages of an engineering civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013.... More

New Zealand Army Staff Sgt. Nick Bunker collects a water sample during a Pacific Partnership 2013 water quality assessment.

New Zealand Army Staff Sgt. Nick Bunker collects a water sample during...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) New Zealand Army Staff Sgt. Nick Bunker collects a water sample during a Pacific Partnership 2013 water quality assessment. Working at the invitation of each host nation, Pacifi... More

Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing performs for students at a community service project at the War Memorial Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing performs for students at a community se...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing performs for students at a community service project at the War Memorial Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation... More

Sailors talk with students of the War Memorial Primary School at a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Sailors talk with students of the War Memorial Primary School at a com...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Sailors talk with students of the War Memorial Primary School at a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S.... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives gifts from a Kiribati citizen at a community service project at the War Memorial Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, rece...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives gifts from a Kiribati citizen at a community service project at the War Memorial Primary School during... More

U.S. Navy Sailors and non-governmental organization volunteers dance with students while the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs at a community service project at War Memorial Primary School

U.S. Navy Sailors and non-governmental organization volunteers dance w...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) U.S. Navy Sailors and non-governmental organization volunteers dance with students while the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs at a community service project at War Memorial... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tours an engineering civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tour...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tours an engineering civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each ho... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, observes a traditional dance performed by students of the War Memorial Primary School at a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, obse...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, observes a traditional dance performed by students of the War Memorial Primary School at a community service pr... More

New Zealand Army Maj. Joanne Wallace, a dentist participating in Pacific Partnership 2013, gives a patient sutures with the help of a local dental assistant at Tungaru Hospital.

New Zealand Army Maj. Joanne Wallace, a dentist participating in Pacif...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 16, 2013) New Zealand Army Maj. Joanne Wallace, a dentist participating in Pacific Partnership 2013, gives a patient sutures with the help of a local dental assistant at Tungaru Hospital.... More

Musician 2nd Class Lee Koelzd dances with children during a Pacific Fleet Band performance at a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event.

Musician 2nd Class Lee Koelzd dances with children during a Pacific Fl...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Musician 2nd Class Lee Koelzd dances with children during a Pacific Fleet Band performance at a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event. Working at the invitation of ea... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, reads the Betio Memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Tarawa in World War II.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, reads the Be...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, reads the Betio Memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Tarawa in World War II during his vis... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, right, present a gift to the President of the Republic of Kiribati Anote Tong.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, right, present a gift to the President... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, left, walks with Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, as they visit a bridge repair project taking place during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, l...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, left, walks with Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, as they visit a bridge repair project... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, New Zealand High Commissioner of Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh, right, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, New ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, New Zealand High Commissioner of Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh, right, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission... More

Musician 3rd Class Jason Andrews gives a stuffed animal donated through Project Handclasp to a student at Tarawa's School for Disabled Children during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event.

Musician 3rd Class Jason Andrews gives a stuffed animal donated throug...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Musician 3rd Class Jason Andrews gives a stuffed animal donated through Project Handclasp to a student at Tarawa's School for Disabled Children during a Pacific Partnership 2013... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, shakes hands with the Republic of Kiribati Minister of Foreign Affairs Tessie Lambourne during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, shakes...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, shakes hands with the Republic of Kiribati Minister of Foreign Affairs Tessie Lambourne during Pacific Partnershi... More

A Seabee removes rust from a bridge during an engineering project as Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, speak to participants of Pacific Partnership 2013.

A Seabee removes rust from a bridge during an engineering project as A...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) A Seabee removes rust from a bridge during an engineering project as Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, listens as Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, speaks to a group of Pacific Partnership personnel.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, listens as Capt....

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, listens as Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, speaks to a group of Pacific Partnership pe... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  speaks with non-governmental organization volunteers at the Friendship Bridge during his visit to the Republic of Kiribati.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with non-governmental organization volunteers at the Friendship Bridge during his visit to the Republic of Kiri... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  greets New Zealand army service members involved in Pacific Partnership 2013 during his visit to the Republic of Kiribati.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets New ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets New Zealand Army service members involved in Pacific Partnership 2013 during his visit to the Republic of Kirib... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, presents Republic of Kiribati Minister of Foreign Affairs Tessie Lambourne with a command coin at the President of Kiribati's office building during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, presen...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, presents Republic of Kiribati Minister of Foreign Affairs Tessie Lambourne with a command coin at the President o... More

New Zealand High Commissioner of Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh explains the Betio Memorial to Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

New Zealand High Commissioner of Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) New Zealand High Commissioner of Tarawa Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh explains the Betio Memorial to Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, during his visit ... More

Anna Sznajderska, a World Vets volunteer veterinarian, checks a dog's vital signs with a Kiribati citizen at a veterinarian civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Anna Sznajderska, a World Vets volunteer veterinarian, checks a dog's ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Anna Sznajderska, a World Vets volunteer veterinarian, checks a dog's vital signs with a Kiribati citizen at a veterinarian civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013.... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, waves goodbye to Kiribati children during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, waves goodby...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, waves goodbye to Kiribati children during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S.... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets partner nation service members involved in Pacific Partnership 2013 during his visit to the Republic of Kiribati.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets partn...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets partner nation service members involved in Pacific Partnership 2013 during his visit to the Republic of Kiribati... More

The President of the Republic of Kiribati Anote Tong, top right, speaks with Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, lower right, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013.

The President of the Republic of Kiribati Anote Tong, top right, speak...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) The President of the Republic of Kiribati Anote Tong, top right, speaks with Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, lower right, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mis... More

dm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  looks on with Kiribati citizens as a World Vets volunteer veterinarian measures a pig during Pacific Partnership 2013.

dm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, looks on wit...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, looks on with Kiribati citizens as a World Vets volunteer veterinarian measures a pig during Pacific Partnership 2013.... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Friendship Bridge, as Seabees perform maintenance during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Fr...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Friendship Bridge, as Seabees perform maintenance during Pacific Partnership 2013. The bridge was built durin... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Friendship Bridge during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Fr...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Friendship Bridge during Pacific Partnership 2013. The bridge was built during Pacific Partnership 2009. Work... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  greets Seabees on the Friendship Bridge as they perform maintenance during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets Seab...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets Seabees on the Friendship Bridge as they perform maintenance during Pacific Partnership 2013. The bridge was bu... More

Royal New Zealand Navy Capt. Tony Millar, Pacific Partnership 2013 deputy mission commander, left, explains to Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  the battles fought on this beach.

Royal New Zealand Navy Capt. Tony Millar, Pacific Partnership 2013 dep...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Royal New Zealand Navy Capt. Tony Millar, Pacific Partnership 2013 deputy mission commander, left, explains to Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the bat... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours a World War II battle site during his visit to the Republic of Kiribati for Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours a Worl...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours a World War II battle site during his visit to the Republic of Kiribati for Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at ... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  and Pacific Partnership 2013 leadership speak with the President of the Republic of Kiribati Anote Tong in his office during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Pacific...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Pacific Partnership 2013 leadership speak with the President of the Republic of Kiribati Anote Tong in his office ... More

 Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Friendship Bridge as Seabees perform maintenance during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the F...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, tours the Friendship Bridge as Seabees perform maintenance during Pacific Partnership 2013. The bridge was built during... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  looks at ordnance from World War II battles recovered by U.S. and partner nation explosive ordnance disposal divers and technicians.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, looks at or...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, looks at ordnance from World War II battles recovered by U.S. and partner nation explosive ordnance disposal divers and... More

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet,  and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, read a monument dedicated to the Battle of Tarawa.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Capt. W...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 17, 2013) Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Capt. Wallace Lovely, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2013, read a monument dedicated to the Battle of Ta... More

Daniel Dlugose, a Project Hope volunteer, teaches Kiribati nurses and students anatomy at a nursing conference during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Daniel Dlugose, a Project Hope volunteer, teaches Kiribati nurses and ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Daniel Dlugose, a Project Hope volunteer, teaches Kiribati nurses and students anatomy at a nursing conference during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class April Simpson teaches a student how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class April Simpson teaches a student how to tie ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class April Simpson teaches a student how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Maritime Training Centre during Pacific Pa... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class April Simpson teaches students how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class April Simpson teaches students how to tie a...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class April Simpson teaches students how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Maritime Training Centre during Pacific Par... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tours the Royal New Zealand Navy diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui (A09) during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tour...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tours the Royal New Zealand Navy diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui (A09) during Pacific Partnership 2013. W... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, looks at the Royal New Zealand Navy diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui (A09) during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, look...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, looks at the Royal New Zealand Navy diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui (A09) during Pacific Partnership 2013... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tours the bridge of the Royal New Zealand Navy diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui (A09) during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tour...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, tours the bridge of the Royal New Zealand Navy diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui (A09) during Pacific Partn... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives a ball cap from Royal New Zealand Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kerry Driver, commanding officer of the New Zealand navy diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui (A09).

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, rece...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives a ball cap from Royal New Zealand Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kerry Driver, commanding officer of the New Zealand n... More

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for students at St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for students at St. John Bosc...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for students at St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, reaches out to students of St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School at a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, reac...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, reaches out to students of St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School at a community service project during P... More

 Personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2013 demonstrate how to floss teeth at a health fair during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2013 demonstrate how to flo...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2013 demonstrate how to floss teeth at a health fair during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, dances with a student of St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School at a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, danc...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, dances with a student of St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School at a community service project during Pac... More

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches a student how to tie a knot.

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Har...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches a student how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Mariti... More

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches students how to tie a knot.

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Har...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches students how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Maritim... More

Quartermaster 3rd Class Charvada Watts charts a course with students during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Maritime Training Centre during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Quartermaster 3rd Class Charvada Watts charts a course with students d...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Quartermaster 3rd Class Charvada Watts charts a course with students during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Maritime Training Centre during Pacific Partnershi... More

Engineman Fireman Recruit Vivian Anaya dances with a student at the Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event.

Engineman Fireman Recruit Vivian Anaya dances with a student at the Ta...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Engineman Fireman Recruit Vivian Anaya dances with a student at the Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event. Working at the invit... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, dances with students at the Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a Pacific Partnership community service event.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, danc...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, dances with students at the Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a Pacific Partnership community service event.... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to I-Kiribati nurses and students at a nursing conference during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, spea...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to I-Kiribati nurses and students at a nursing conference during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at th... More

Marine Lance Cpl. Shamir Gray works with New Zealand army engineers to restore a roof during a Pacific Partnership 2013 civic action project.

Marine Lance Cpl. Shamir Gray works with New Zealand army engineers to...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Marine Lance Cpl. Shamir Gray works with New Zealand army engineers to restore a roof during a Pacific Partnership 2013 civic action project. Working at the invitation of each h... More

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ang interacts with students at Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ang interacts with students at Tanomwa...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ang interacts with students at Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event. Working at the invitat... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to students of Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership community service event.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, spea...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to students of Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership community service event. Wo... More

Teaeki Iuta, supervisor of the Milkfish Fishery, and a Pacific Partnership 2013 preventative medicine team inspect a screen used at the fishery for effectiveness.

Teaeki Iuta, supervisor of the Milkfish Fishery, and a Pacific Partner...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Teaeki Iuta, supervisor of the Milkfish Fishery, and a Pacific Partnership 2013 preventative medicine team inspect a screen used at the fishery for effectiveness. Working at the... More

Marine Lance Cpl. Shamir Gray, left, and New Zealand army sapper Jaxon Tagavaitau work together to restore a roof during a Pacific Partnership 2013 civic action project.

Marine Lance Cpl. Shamir Gray, left, and New Zealand army sapper Jaxon...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Marine Lance Cpl. Shamir Gray, left, and New Zealand army sapper Jaxon Tagavaitau work together to restore a roof during a Pacific Partnership 2013 civic action project. Working... More

Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Juliann Gonzales talks with students at Tanomwaneaba West Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project.

Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Juliann Gonzales talks with s...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Juliann Gonzales talks with students at Tanomwaneaba West Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project. Wo... More

New Zealand Army Capt. Joe Totoro gives a briefing to service members.

New Zealand Army Capt. Joe Totoro gives a briefing to service members.

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) New Zealand Army Capt. Joe Totoro gives a briefing to Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, Royal New Zealand Navy Capt. Tony Millar, Pacific Partner... More

Yeoman 3rd Class Russell Johnson high-fives students from the Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project.

Yeoman 3rd Class Russell Johnson high-fives students from the Tanomwan...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Yeoman 3rd Class Russell Johnson high-fives students from the Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project. Working at the invita... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives handmade gifts from an I-Kiribati during a community service project at Tanomwaneaba West Primary School during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, rece...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, receives handmade gifts from an I-Kiribati during a community service project at Tanomwaneaba West Primary Scho... More

n abandoned shore-based gun guards the beach of what was known as Red Beach Three during World War II, during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event.

n abandoned shore-based gun guards the beach of what was known as Red ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) An abandoned shore-based gun guards the beach of what was known as Red Beach Three during World War II, during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event. Working at the... More

Gunnery Sgt. Steve Hunter polishes a brass placard during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Gunnery Sgt. Steve Hunter polishes a brass placard during Pacific Part...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Gunnery Sgt. Steve Hunter polishes a brass placard during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-governmenta... More

Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Bilotti plays with students at Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project.

Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Bilotti plays with students a...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Bilotti plays with students at Tanomwaneaba East Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project. Working at ... More

Teaeki Iuta, supervisor of the Milkfish Fishery, leads a Pacific Partnership 2013 preventative medicine team on a tour of the fishery.

Teaeki Iuta, supervisor of the Milkfish Fishery, leads a Pacific Partn...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Teaeki Iuta, supervisor of the Milkfish Fishery, leads a Pacific Partnership 2013 preventative medicine team on a tour of the fishery. Working at the invitation of each host nat... More

Members of a Pacific Partnership 2013 Marine Corps humanitarian assessment survey team enter an abandoned bunker adjacent to the World War II battle site known as Bonnyman's Hill

Members of a Pacific Partnership 2013 Marine Corps humanitarian assess...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Members of a Pacific Partnership 2013 Marine Corps humanitarian assessment survey team enter an abandoned bunker adjacent to the World War II battle site known as Bonnyman's Hil... More

A Pacific Partnership 2013 preventative medicine team checks the oxygen levels in a water sample taken from a pond at the Milkfish Fishery.

A Pacific Partnership 2013 preventative medicine team checks the oxyge...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) A Pacific Partnership 2013 preventative medicine team checks the oxygen levels in a water sample taken from a pond at the Milkfish Fishery. Working at the invitation of each hos... More

New Zealand army Lance Cpl. Alexander Manders plays with students at Tanomwaneaba West Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project.

New Zealand army Lance Cpl. Alexander Manders plays with students at T...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) New Zealand army Lance Cpl. Alexander Manders plays with students at Tanomwaneaba West Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project. Working at the... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, greets students at Tanomwaneaba West Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, gree...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 19, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, greets students at Tanomwaneaba West Primary School during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service project... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks with citizens of the Republic of Kiribati during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, spea...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks with citizens of the Republic of Kiribati during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of ... More

Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing shakes hands with an I-Kiribati child as he performs at a rock band concert in Bairiki Square.

Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing shakes hands with an I-Kiribati child a...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Musician 1st Class Gresh Laing shakes hands with an I-Kiribati child as he performs at a rock band concert in Bairiki Square with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band during Pacific... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, listens to a dog's heartbeat as World Vets volunteers perform a surgical procedure.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, list...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, listens to a dog's heartbeat as World Vets volunteers perform a surgical procedure at a veterinary civic action... More

Dr. Anna Sznajderska, a volunteer veterinarian with World Vets, teaches Rui Tibau, a paravet from the Kiribati Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, how to spay and neuter cats and dogs.

Dr. Anna Sznajderska, a volunteer veterinarian with World Vets, teache...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Dr. Anna Sznajderska, a volunteer veterinarian with World Vets, teaches Rui Tibau, a paravet from the Kiribati Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, how to spay and neuter cats... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, listens to a dog's heartbeat as World Vets volunteers perform a surgical procedure at a veterinary civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, list...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, listens to a dog's heartbeat as World Vets volunteers perform a surgical procedure at a veterinary civic action... More

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a rock band concert in Bairiki Square during Pacific Partnership 2013.

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a rock band concert in Bairi...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a rock band concert in Bairiki Square during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces ... More

Chief Musician Richard Lindberg performs a rock band concert in Bairiki Square with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Chief Musician Richard Lindberg performs a rock band concert in Bairik...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Chief Musician Richard Lindberg performs a rock band concert in Bairiki Square with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation o... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, presents an I-Kiribati basketball player with a t-shirt after a friendly basketball exhibition game at a community service event during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, pres...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, presents an I-Kiribati basketball player with a t-shirt after a friendly basketball exhibition game at a commun... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, answers questions from a Radio Kiribati journalist during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, answ...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, answers questions from a Radio Kiribati journalist during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation o... More

Musician 3rd Class Cliff Murray performs with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band at a rock band concert in Bairiki Square during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Musician 3rd Class Cliff Murray performs with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fl...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Musician 3rd Class Cliff Murray performs with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band at a rock band concert in Bairiki Square during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitatio... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, pets a dog as Dr. Abi Collinson, a World Vets volunteer veterinarian, prepares to perform a neutering procedure.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, pets...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, pets a dog as Dr. Abi Collinson, a World Vets volunteer veterinarian, prepares to perform a neutering procedure... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, shakes hands with an I-Kiribati basketball player after a friendly basketball exhibition game at a community service event during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, shak...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, shakes hands with an I-Kiribati basketball player after a friendly basketball exhibition game at a community se... More

Lt. j.g. Jeff Grabon, a meteorology and oceanography officer participating in Pacific Partnership 2013, gives a presentation about the latest changes to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Lt. j.g. Jeff Grabon, a meteorology and oceanography officer participa...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 22, 2013) Lt. j.g. Jeff Grabon, a meteorology and oceanography officer participating in Pacific Partnership 2013, gives a presentation about the latest changes to the Pacific Tsunami Warn... More

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Travis Longacre and an I-Kiribati food inspector examine a restaurants kitchen at a food inspection subject matter expert exchange during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Travis Longacre and an I-Kiribati food ins...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 22, 2013) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Travis Longacre and an I-Kiribati food inspector examine a restaurants kitchen at a food inspection subject matter expert exchange during Pacific Par... More

Canadian Forces Army service members watch as children perform a dance at a community service event for local primary schools during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Canadian Forces Army service members watch as children perform a dance...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 22, 2013) Canadian Forces Army service members watch as children perform a dance at a community service event for local primary schools during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the inv... More

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