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    Koa Moana 26: U.S. Navy Sailors with 1st MLG teach local students dental care [Image 5 of 10]

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    A healthcare worker named 'SAM,' wearing blue scrubs and a name badge, is smiling while distributing items from a clear plastic bag to young children in an open-air pavilion setting. The scene appears to be a community health outreach or dental hygiene event, with other personnel visible in the background. The items being distributed appear to be red-handled toothbrushes in individual packaging.

    KOROR, PALAU

    08.10.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Mary Torres  

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    U.S. Navy Lt. Samantha Gonzalez, a general dentist with 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, gives free dental supplies to local students during Exercise Koa Moana 2026 in Koror, Palau, Aug. 11, 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: 08.10.2026
    Date Posted: 08.28.2026 16:16
    Photo ID: 9896015
    VIRIN: 260811-M-HP122-1207
    Resolution: 7227x4820
    Size: 9.74 MB
    Location: KOROR, PW
    Web Views: 11
    Downloads: 1

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    A dental healthcare professional in blue scrubs kneels down to teach a young girl how to floss using a large dental model. The setting appears to be a community health outreach or educational event, with other medical staff visible in the background. The interaction is hands-on and child-focused, demonstrating proper oral hygiene technique.
    A group of medical personnel wearing blue scrubs are gathered with children and adults on a blue mat floor inside what appears to be a community center or educational facility. The setting suggests a medical outreach or volunteer health mission, with participants sitting in an informal circle arrangement. A painted mural reading 'Angel Center' is visible on a white board in the background, indicating this may be a charitable or faith-based organization.
    A child is holding a red Colgate toothpaste tube with both hands, examining it closely. A Colgate toothbrush in clear packaging is also visible resting on the child's lap. The setting appears to be on a blue foam mat or floor surface.
    A group of medical personnel in blue scrubs are engaged in a community outreach or volunteer event, interacting with children and adults in what appears to be an open-air facility or community center. A smiling healthcare worker in blue scrubs is distributing items, likely supplies or small gifts, to seated participants. The setting includes colorful exercise balls, educational materials, and a lively, informal atmosphere suggesting a health or wellness outreach program.
    A healthcare worker named 'SAM,' wearing blue scrubs and a name badge, is smiling while distributing items from a clear plastic bag to young children in an open-air pavilion setting. The scene appears to be a community health outreach or dental hygiene event, with other personnel visible in the background. The items being distributed appear to be red-handled toothbrushes in individual packaging.
    A person wearing blue medical scrubs and a fitness tracker is crouching down and interacting with a child or young person, appearing to demonstrate or show a dental model (teeth model) to them. The setting appears to be an informal community space or open-air building with blue floor mats. This appears to be a medical or dental outreach or educational activity in what looks like a developing-world community setting.
    Children are engaged in a dental hygiene education activity, using oversized tooth models and toothbrushes to learn proper brushing techniques. The scene appears to be a classroom or educational setting with children sitting on a blue foam mat. Two dental models are visible — one showing healthy white teeth and another showing decayed/discolored teeth, likely used for comparison purposes.
    A smiling young adult woman in a green t-shirt interacts warmly with a young child in what appears to be a play or therapy room. The child, seen from behind, is wearing red-framed glasses and a white top. Colorful exercise balls and toys are visible in the background.
    Two healthcare workers in blue scrubs are seated on a blue foam mat interacting with two young children in what appears to be a community center or school setting. The male worker, whose name tag reads 'CODY,' is smiling warmly at the children while the female worker leans in attentively. The scene suggests a medical outreach or volunteer mission involving child engagement.
    Two healthcare workers in blue scrubs are seated on a blue foam puzzle mat, interacting with at least two young children. One worker appears to be demonstrating toothbrushing technique, holding a toothbrush toward a baby/toddler in a light green shirt. A red toothpaste box (appears to be Colgate) is visible on the mat, suggesting a dental hygiene education session.

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