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    Koa Moana 26: U.S. Navy Sailors with 1st MLG provide dental care to locals [Image 4 of 5]

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    A dental procedure is being performed on a reclined patient wearing protective eyewear. A dental professional wearing blue gloves is using a UV curing light inside the patient's open mouth, likely curing a dental composite or sealant. The setting appears to be a community health clinic or field dental outreach event.

    KOROR, PALAU

    08.07.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres  

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Segovia, a dental corpsman, left, and Lt. Alex Pham, a general dentist, both with 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct oral surgery on a patient’s teeth during Exercise Koa Moana 2026 in Koror, Palau, Aug. 8, 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)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2026
    Date Posted: 08.28.2026 16:54
    Photo ID: 9895997
    VIRIN: 260808-M-HP122-1147
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 9.74 MB
    Location: KOROR, PW
    Web Views: 2
    Downloads: 1

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    A field or community dental clinic is in operation inside a large indoor hall or gymnasium. Multiple dental practitioners in scrubs and protective gear are simultaneously treating patients seated in portable chairs. The setting appears to be a temporary or mobile dental outreach event with supplies organized on folding tables.
    A large-scale community medical/dental outreach event taking place in what appears to be a community hall or gymnasium. Multiple healthcare providers in scrubs are simultaneously treating patients, while a large number of community members wait in chairs arranged throughout the room. Dental procedures appear to be the primary service being provided, with portable equipment set up on folding tables.
    A dental procedure is being performed on a seated patient in what appears to be a community health outreach setting. Two medical personnel wearing scrubs, masks, and protective eyewear are treating the patient, with one using a dental instrument and a light source. A waiting area with multiple people seated in chairs is visible in the background.
    A dental procedure is being performed on a reclined patient wearing protective eyewear. A dental professional wearing blue gloves is using a UV curing light inside the patient's open mouth, likely curing a dental composite or sealant. The setting appears to be a community health clinic or field dental outreach event.
    A large community hall has been converted into a temporary medical clinic or health screening event. Multiple healthcare workers in blue scrubs are attending to numerous civilians seated in chairs throughout the space. The setting appears to be an organized medical outreach or humanitarian assistance event.

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