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    U.S., French, and Pacific Leaders Strengthen Partnerships During MARARA 26 [Image 1 of 6]

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    A group of U.S. military personnel from multiple branches are gathered inside a field command tent during what appears to be a briefing or operational discussion. A U.S. Army officer identified by nametape as 'SANDS' is speaking and gesturing, while others including 'OKAMURA' (U.S. Army) and a U.S. Navy officer listen attentively. The setting suggests a joint military exercise or operational planning session.

    FRENCH POLYNESIA

    06.16.2026

    Photo by Capt. Avery Smith 

    1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment

    Maj. Gen. Lance Okamura, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific–Homeland Affairs, and Rear Adm. Suzanne Bailey, deputy commander of U.S. Third Fleet, receive an operational briefing from Lt. Col. Matt Sawdy, operations officer assigned to 322 Civil Affairs Brigade, inside the Joint Force Headquarters during a distinguished visitor day for Exercise MARARA 26 in Tahiti, French Polynesia, June 16, 2026. The briefing highlighted the command and control processes used to coordinate multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations throughout the exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Avery Smith)

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    Date Taken: 06.16.2026
    Date Posted: 06.21.2026 17:38
    Photo ID: 9764022
    VIRIN: 260616-A-BC259-3490
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    Size: 9.8 MB
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    A group of U.S. military personnel from multiple branches are gathered inside a field command tent during what appears to be a briefing or operational discussion. A U.S. Army officer identified by nametape as 'SANDS' is speaking and gesturing, while others including 'OKAMURA' (U.S. Army) and a U.S. Navy officer listen attentively. The setting suggests a joint military exercise or operational planning session.
    Two military officers are engaged in a formal meeting or discussion, seated across from each other at a low table. One officer wears a French military uniform with distinctive camouflage pattern and rank insignia, while the other wears a U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with the name tape 'OKAMURA' and two-star general rank insignia. The setting appears to be an office or meeting room.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Okamura is presenting a decorative wooden sailing ship model to a French military officer. The exchange appears to be a ceremonial gift presentation between allied military personnel. Both individuals are in their respective military uniforms and engaged in conversation.
    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are gathered around a display table containing what appear to be drones and military equipment. A soldier wearing a maroon beret and French-pattern camouflage uniform appears to be briefing or presenting to U.S. military personnel in various uniforms. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation or courtyard, suggesting a joint military demonstration or exchange event.
    A group of military personnel in mixed uniforms are gathered in an outdoor area, appearing to conduct a briefing or coordination meeting. The scene includes both U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP uniforms and at least one U.S. Navy sailor in digital blue camouflage (NWU). Military vehicles, equipment, and temporary shelter structures are visible in the background.
    Three military personnel are gathered inside a field medical tent around a medical training mannequin covered with a gold emergency thermal blanket on an orange stretcher. The group includes a French military officer in camouflage, a U.S. Navy officer with a one-star admiral rank insignia, and a U.S. Army officer with two-star general rank insignia. The setting appears to be a joint multinational military medical exercise or demonstration.

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