U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Dustin Byrum, left, the commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, exchange gifts with Sri Lankan Navy Rear Adm. Kusala Saminda, the commandant of the Sri Lanka Naval Infantry, during a key leader engagement at the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 17, 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. Chandler Evans)
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.18.2026 20:35 |
| Photo ID: | 9761108 |
| VIRIN: | 260617-M-UB848-2281 |
| Resolution: | 2048x1365 |
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| Location: | HONOLULU, HAWAII, US |
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