From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy Kitashima, the command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, the command senior enlisted leader of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Philippine Marine Corps Chief Master Sgt. Romman Carbon, the command sergeant major of the PMC, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodney Nevinger, the command senior enlisted leader of I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a group photo prior during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18, 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 Lance Cpl. Moses S. Lopez Franco)
| Date Taken: | 06.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.18.2026 23:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9761430 |
| VIRIN: | 260618-M-NI027-2002 |
| Resolution: | 6377x3986 |
| Size: | 5.87 MB |
| Location: | HONOLULU, HAWAII, US |
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