Koa Moana is comprised of approximately 200 U.S. Marines and Sailors from 1st Marine Logistics Group and I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, who will task-organize into multiple detachments with expertise in providing engineering, medical, maritime law enforcement, and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities.
KOROR, Palau – Koa Moana 24, a mission involving U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, has commenced its annual rotational deployment to the Indo-Pacific island countries of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and Papua New Guinea, marking the conclusion of exercise Valiant Shield 24. This deployment aims to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral...