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Partnership Prepares Pacific Nations for Natural Disasters
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May 9, 2019

Federated States of Micronesia (April 16, 2019) Navy personnel play tug-of-war with students of Mwen Elementary School to strengthen international and community relationships during Pacific Partnership 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chanel Turner)
Federated States of Micronesia (April 16, 2019) Navy personnel play tug-of-war with students of Mwen Elementary School to strengthen international and community relationships during Pacific Partnership 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chanel Turner)

The Pacific Partnership, a multinational mission providing disaster response training and humanitarian aid, returns to the Indo-Pacific for its 14th year in 2019.

This year’s team includes 500 experts from 11 countries including Japan. They work alongside host nations on infrastructure projects at local schools, health education, and preparedness training for security forces.