Born out of the devastation wrought by the December 2004 tsunami that swept through parts of South and Southeast Asia, Pacific Partnership began as a military-led humanitarian response to one of the world’s most catastrophic natural disasters. Building on the success and goodwill of this operation the U.S. helped spearhead the inaugural Pacific Partnership mission in 2006. This mission leveraged partner nation militaries and Non-Governmental Organization's proficiencies to expand disaster... read more
Born out of the devastation wrought by the December 2004 tsunami that swept through parts of South and Southeast Asia, Pacific Partnership began as a military-led humanitarian response to one of the world’s most catastrophic natural disasters. Building on the success and goodwill of this operation the U.S. helped spearhead the inaugural Pacific Partnership mission in 2006. This mission leveraged partner nation militaries and Non-Governmental Organization's proficiencies to expand disaster relief capacity in Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste.
Pacific Partnership, now in its 16th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.
The expeditionary fast transport ships, USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9) will serve as the mission platform, making one stop in the Philippines, while a separate fly-in team will conduct a mission in Palau. Additionally, this year there will be several virtual symposiums and events with host and partner nations. show less
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) Thailand completed the renovation of a KADABUNAK Health Clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony held May 21 in Dili, Timor-Leste attended by U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste Kevin Blackstone and Timor-Leste’s Minister of Health Odete Belo.
The United States Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy worked collectively together during Pacific Partnership 2018 to identify future engagement opportunities within the Indo-Pacific region.
