U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Honey Diaz, a dental Corpsman, and Lt. Samantha Gonzalez, a general dentist, both assigned to 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, checks the blood pressure of a local while conducting a dental exam during Exercise Koa Moana 2026 in Koror, Palau, Aug. 2, 2026. Koa Moana 26 is an annual partnership in Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. During Koa Moana, Sailors provided critical dental care, contributing to sustainable development and regional prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary Torres)
| Date Taken: | 08.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.28.2026 16:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9895784 |
| VIRIN: | 260801-M-HP122-1128 |
| Resolution: | 8078x5388 |
| Size: | 16.02 MB |
| Location: | KOROR, PW |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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