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    Building Readiness Across Oceania: Partners Train for Future Disasters in Papua New Guinea [Image 9 of 15]

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    The image shows an elderly man in a three-quarter profile view, appearing to be in a indoor setting with blurred background elements. He has a serious or contemplative expression and is dressed casually in a branded athletic jacket. The photograph is well-composed with sharp focus on the subject.

    RABAUL, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

    08.06.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Toscano 

    1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment

    David Coetzee, disaster management, preparedness and risk reduction subject matter expert with the International Tsunami Information Center, watches as participants conduct planning during the East New Britain Tsunami Preparedness and Response Tabletop Exercise, Aug. 6, 2026, Rabaul, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. Coetzee, who serves with New Zealand’s Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, supported the exercise by providing expertise on tsunami preparedness, disaster risk reduction and emergency response planning. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Toscano)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.08.2026 04:16
    Photo ID: 9855906
    VIRIN: 260806-A-OT114-1216
    Resolution: 4805x7208
    Size: 7.98 MB
    Location: RABAUL, PG
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    A large group of approximately 40-50 individuals posed for a formal group photograph on outdoor stone steps, with palm trees visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. The group appears to include both military personnel in uniform and civilians in varied attire, suggesting an official multinational or interagency gathering. The setting appears to be a tropical location, consistent with the Pacific Island region.
    A group of people are gathered in an indoor meeting or briefing setting. A man in a patterned blue shirt wearing glasses is pointing and appears to be presenting or directing attention to something. At least one participant is wearing a blue vest identifying them as an IOM UN Migration staff member funded by USAID.
    A group of people are gathered around a table examining what appears to be a map or aerial photograph, likely in a briefing or planning session. The group includes a person wearing a Red Cross vest, individuals in matching gray organizational uniforms, a military personnel member in the background, and community members. The setting appears to be an indoor conference or operations room with recessed lighting.
    A bearded man wearing a dark baseball cap and blue jacket is seated at a table, appearing to be speaking or listening attentively at what looks like a meeting or community gathering. Water glasses and papers are visible on the table in front of him. The background shows other attendees in a dimly lit indoor setting.
    A group of people are gathered indoors, appearing to be attentively observing or listening to something out of frame. The foreground subject is a bearded man wearing a blue vest over a maroon shirt, looking upward with focused attention. A Papua New Guinea flag is partially visible on clothing in the background, suggesting a PNG-related event or gathering.
    An IOM (International Organization for Migration) UN Migration staff member is addressing a large group of attendees in a conference room. The presenter, wearing a distinctive blue IOM vest, stands at the front while a diverse audience of approximately 30-40 people listens from seats arranged around tables. The setting appears to be a formal briefing or training session, possibly related to migration, disaster response, or humanitarian coordination.
    A woman wearing a Papua New Guinea Red Cross vest is engaged in an active discussion or meeting with a group of people. She is holding a marker and appears to be speaking or presenting, while others around her listen and gesture. The setting appears to be an indoor community or organizational meeting.
    A group of four people are gathered around a table covered with papers in what appears to be an indoor meeting or workshop setting. A woman wearing a green jacket and white cap with glasses appears to be facilitating or assisting, leaning over documents with others. The setting suggests an official briefing, community consultation, or administrative processing event.
    The image shows an elderly man in a three-quarter profile view, appearing to be in a indoor setting with blurred background elements. He has a serious or contemplative expression and is dressed casually in a branded athletic jacket. The photograph is well-composed with sharp focus on the subject.
    A meeting or workshop setting where a woman in a denim jacket is presenting or speaking at the front of a wood-paneled room, gesturing toward displayed documents or maps on the wall. In the foreground, an older man wearing a dark baseball cap and colorful floral shirt is seated at a table covered with a burgundy cloth, listening attentively. The scene suggests a formal briefing, community meeting, or training session.
    A man wearing a khaki uniform shirt with official patches is engaged in conversation with another person whose back is to the camera. His shirt displays patches including one reading 'West New Britain Provincial Administration' and another appearing to reference a response centre. The image appears to be taken at an indoor official or professional setting.
    An elderly man is photographed in what appears to be an indoor event or gathering space. He is dressed in a dark blazer, light blue shirt, and a blue striped tie featuring an emblem that resembles the Haitian coat of arms. The background shows dark surroundings with visible ceiling lights.
    A U.S. Army soldier, identifiable by his OCP camouflage uniform and 'U.S. ARMY' tape, appears to be in conversation with a woman wearing a Red Cross vest. The setting appears to be a coordination or briefing room with maps displayed on boards in the background, suggesting a disaster relief or humanitarian assistance operation. Several other individuals are visible in the background, engaged in similar activities.
    A group of people are gathered in a conference room for what appears to be a preparedness and response table-top exercise, as indicated by the projected presentation slide in the background. A man in a blue polo shirt is standing and appears to be facilitating or presenting to the group. The setting includes a whiteboard with handwritten notes and multiple organizational logos visible on the projection screen.
    Two men are shaking hands and smiling at what appears to be a disaster management workshop in Papua New Guinea. One man is holding a rugby ball, suggesting it may be a gift or token of appreciation. The event is identified as a 'Tsunami Preparedness & Response Table-Top' exercise scheduled for August 4-6, 2026.

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