U.S. Navy Steelworker Constructionman Marika Vosa, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, smiles after having white talc powder placed on his face by Nabua villagers, a traditional welcoming custom, during the conclusion of the opening ceremony for the Pacific Partnership 2026 Nabua Village schoolhouse building in Savusavu, Fiji, Jul. 27, 2026. Now in its 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the region. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph C. Vazquez)
| Date Taken: | 07.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.28.2026 22:47 |
| Photo ID: | 9897409 |
| VIRIN: | 260727-N-AZ382-1039 |
| Resolution: | 5760x7591 |
| Size: | 5.4 MB |
| Location: | SAVUSAVU, FJ |
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