Kordell C. L. Kekoa, a Hawaiian minister, delivers a Hawaiian blessing during the opening ceremony of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year was the 12th iteration of the symposium and hosted senior leaders from 25 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mayte Ramirez Lopez)
| Date Taken: | 06.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.16.2026 18:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9754717 |
| VIRIN: | 260616-M-ON025-1013 |
| Resolution: | 6346x4231 |
| Size: | 2.67 MB |
| Location: | HONOLULU, HAWAII, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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