Cmdr. Protegenie Reed, a Navy midwife from Miami, Fla.,
Cmdr. Protegenie Reed, a Navy midwife from Miami, Fla., holds a newborn baby during Pacific Partnership 2015. Reed and Navy medical personnel from the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) visited the hospital to... More
U.S. Sgt's. Darrin Clapham (left), and Devon Minardo,
U.S. Sgt's. Darrin Clapham (left), and Devon Minardo, who serve with 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, open a U.S. flag in preparation to raise it, while Fijian Army Sgt.... More
U.S. Army Maj. Kellie Landauer, who serves with U.S.
U.S. Army Maj. Kellie Landauer, who serves with U.S. Army Pacific, as an exercise planner, speaks with Iliseva Volai, who serves as acting, division education officer in the North region, and school officials, ... More
Fiji Army Lance Corporal Nemani (left), who serves
Fiji Army Lance Corporal Nemani (left), who serves with the 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, U.S. Pvt. Tommy Waters, who serves with B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Strickland, who serves with a
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Strickland, who serves with a B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, blurred through a spiders' web, patrols through the... More
Lt. Col. Derek McCalmanty, who serves as a medical
Lt. Col. Derek McCalmanty, who serves as a medical doctor with the 948th Forward Resuscitation and Surgical Team, conducts a notional abdominal assessment during a casualty training exercise on Sgt. Israel Nava... More
Private 1st Class Jacob Phillips (left), and Sgt. Toby
Private 1st Class Jacob Phillips (left), and Sgt. Toby Bernard, both serving with the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment (Wolfhounds), 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, retire the colors at the closing ce... More
Navy and Fijian medical personnel exchange ideas at
Navy and Fijian medical personnel exchange ideas at the Labasa Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2015. Navy medical personnel from the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) visited the hospital to exchange ideas... More
Fijian Maj. Mikaele Wara, who serves as the commander
Fijian Maj. Mikaele Wara, who serves as the commander for the 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, salutes and shouts commands to the U.S. and Fijian ranks behind him during the opening ceremony of Exercise C... More
Fiji Army Private Tevita Vakataua(left), who serves
Fiji Army Private Tevita Vakataua(left), who serves with 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, and U.S. Army Spc. Justin Fruiht, who serves with the 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Regt., 2nd Inf. Brigade Combat Team... More
Children from the Ulubau District School pose for a
Children from the Ulubau District School pose for a group photo with water bottles donated during a civic and community relations event with the 351st Civil Affairs Command in Labasa, Fiji, July 31, 2019.Bilate... More
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Chennault, who serves with 1st
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Chennault, who serves with 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Regt., 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, maneuvers to the rear of the firing line, while Fijian Private Peniasi ... More
2nd Lt. Michael Fink, who serves as a platoon leader
2nd Lt. Michael Fink, who serves as a platoon leader for 2nd platoon, B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, observes the firing line as membe... More
Sgt. Edward Beard (left), and Maj. Craig Berens, both
Sgt. Edward Beard (left), and Maj. Craig Berens, both of whome serve with the 948th Forward Resuscitation and Surgical Team, work to apply echocardiogram leads during a casualty training exercise on notional pa... More
Private 1st Class Jacob Phillips (left), and Sgt. Toby
Private 1st Class Jacob Phillips (left), and Sgt. Toby Bernard, both serving with the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment (Wolfhounds), 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, fold the American flag as a Fijian ... More
Cmdr. Alan Ross, a Navy audiologist, from Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Cmdr. Alan Ross, a Navy audiologist, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, talks to a newborn during a hearing test at the Labasa Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2015. Navy medical personnel from the hospital ship USNS Mer... More
U.S. Army Sgt's. Darrin Clapham (left), and Devon Minardo,
U.S. Army Sgt's. Darrin Clapham (left), and Devon Minardo, who serve with 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, open a U.S. flag in preparation to raise it, while Fijian Army... More
Fiji Army Lance Corporal Tabakanaca, who serves with
Fiji Army Lance Corporal Tabakanaca, who serves with the 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, puts on cammoflauge face paint during a range training lane in Labasa, Fiji, July 31. The training conducted by th... More
U.S. Army Capt. Sarah Robinson and Capt. Gene Choi,
U.S. Army Capt. Sarah Robinson and Capt. Gene Choi, who serve in the 351st Civil Affairs Command, as civil affairs officers, teach healthy eating during civil and community outreach activities at Ululbau Distri... More
Spc. Brennan Bialt, who serves as a medic with B Company,
Spc. Brennan Bialt, who serves as a medic with B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, lays down cover fire while his comrade Spc. Lorenzo Ponc... More
Maj. Craig Berens, who serves as a certified registered
Maj. Craig Berens, who serves as a certified registered nurse anesthetist with the 948th Forward Resuscitation and Surgical Team, awaits with laryngoscope in hand to notionally intubate Sgt. Israel Navarrete, w... More
Ilai Moceica, who serves the Fiji government as secretary
Ilai Moceica, who serves the Fiji government as secretary of defence and national security speaks to U.S. and Fijian Soldiers during the closing ceremony of Pacific Pathways Exercise Cartwheel 2019 in Labasa, F... More
Lt. Gary Galicianao, a Navy Advanced Cardiovascular
Lt. Gary Galicianao, a Navy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support instructor from San Diego, demonstrates life-saving techniques at the Labasa Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2015. Navy medical personnel fro... More
Labasa local Kinisimere Ram (left), dons a garland
Labasa local Kinisimere Ram (left), dons a garland onto distinguished guest Mr. Manasa Lesuma, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence and National Security, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cartwheel 20... More
U.S. Army Capt. Gavin Devries, who serves in the 351st
U.S. Army Capt. Gavin Devries, who serves in the 351st Civil Affairs Command, as a civil affairs officer, goes through a practical exercise with students on the importance of proper hand washing during a civil ... More
Fiji Army Lance Cpl. David Tabalailai, who serves with
Fiji Army Lance Cpl. David Tabalailai, who serves with 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, and U.S. Army Sgt. Raul Rodriguez, who serves with the 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Reg., 2nd Inf. Brigade Combat Team, ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Brennan Bialt, who serves as a medic
U.S. Army Spc. Brennan Bialt, who serves as a medic with B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, lays down cover fire while his fellos Soldiers... More
Maj. Craig Berens (right), and Lt. Col. Gregory Watson,
Maj. Craig Berens (right), and Lt. Col. Gregory Watson, both of whome serve with the 948th Forward Resuscitation and Surgical Team, assess the notional injuries of Sgt. Israel Navarrete, who serves with 1st Bat... More
Fijian Soldiers serving with the 3rd Battalion, Fiji
Fijian Soldiers serving with the 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, sing a farewell song to their U.S. comrades serving with the 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Regt., 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf... More
Cmdr. Steven Hanling, a Navy Advanced Cardiovascular
Cmdr. Steven Hanling, a Navy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support instructor demonstrates life-saving techniques at the Labasa Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2015. Navy medical personnel from the hospital ... More
Soldiers with B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry
Soldiers with B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (left), take a group photo with dignitaries and the 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, during t... More
Fiji Army Lance Cpl. David Tabalailai, who serves with
Fiji Army Lance Cpl. David Tabalailai, who serves with 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, shoots his weapon while being observed by U.S. Army Sgt. Raul Rodriguez, who serves with the 1st Battalion, 27th Inf... More
U.S. Army Maj. Kellie Landauer, who serves with U.S.
U.S. Army Maj. Kellie Landauer, who serves with U.S. Army Pacific, as an exercise planner, and a Fijian Soldier from the 1st Battalion, 3rd Fiji Infantry Regiment, hand out donated water bottles in an effort to... More
Fijian Army Private Beado Ratuciri, who serves with
Fijian Army Private Beado Ratuciri, who serves with 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, shoots and takes instruction from U.S. Army Spc. James Bianchi, who serves with 1st Btn., 27th Inf. Regt., 2nd Brigade,... More
Maj. Craig Berens (left), along with Sgt. 1st Class
Maj. Craig Berens (left), along with Sgt. 1st Class Dane Schafer, both of whome serve with the 948th Forward Resuscitation and Surgical Team, transport Sgt. Israel Navarrete, who serves with the 1st Battalion, ... More
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band performs
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band performs a demonstration to Fijian Soldiers serving with the 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, and U.S. Soldiers serving with the 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Regt., 2... More
Cmdr. Protegenie Reed (right) a Navy midwife, from
Cmdr. Protegenie Reed (right) a Navy midwife, from Miami, Fla., and Sister Salanieta Voshira, a local midwife, discuss health and nutrition with a patient as part of a midwife clinic at the Labasa Hospital duri... More
Mr. Manasa Lesuma, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry
Mr. Manasa Lesuma, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence and National Security of Fiji, speaks to both U.S. and Fijian Soldiers, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cartwheel 2019, in Labasa, Fiji... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jacob Alexander, who serves with
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jacob Alexander, who serves with the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Inf. Brigade Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, directs Fiji Army Lance Cpl. David Tabalailai, who serves with ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Sarah Robinson, who serves in the 351st
U.S. Army Capt. Sarah Robinson, who serves in the 351st Civil Affairs Command as a civil affairs officer, speaks with teachers in a relaxed setting while coordinating civil and community outreach activities at ... More
Fijian Army Private Lekesio Sitiveni, who serves in
Fijian Army Private Lekesio Sitiveni, who serves in Golf Company, 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, shouts commands to his fellow Soldiers during a simulated ambush, which was portion of a Jungle Situation... More
Sgt. Alanna Cordova, who serves as a licensed practical
Sgt. Alanna Cordova, who serves as a licensed practical nurse for the 948th Forward Resuscitation and Surgical Team, sets an IV in patient Sgt. Israel Navarrete, who serves with 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Rei... More
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band performs
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Band performs a demonstration to Fijian Soldiers serving with the 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, and U.S. Soldiers serving with the 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Regt., 2... More
Cmdr. Protegenie Reed (right) a Navy midwife, from
Cmdr. Protegenie Reed (right) a Navy midwife, from Miami, Fla. and Sister Salanieta Voshira (center), a local midwife, discuss health and nutrition with a patient during a midwife clinic at the Labasa Hospital ... More
U.S. Adjutant General of the state of Nevada, Brig.
U.S. Adjutant General of the state of Nevada, Brig. Gen. William R. Burks, speaks to both U.S. and Fijian Soldiers, during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cartwheel 2019, in Labasa, Fiji, July 29. Exercise Car... More
Fiji Army Lance Cpl. David Tabalailai (left), who serves
Fiji Army Lance Cpl. David Tabalailai (left), who serves with 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, and U.S. Army Sgt. Raul Rodriguez, who serves with the 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Reg., 2nd Inf. Brigade Combat... More
U.S. Sgt. Lorenzo Ponce, who serves in B Company, 1st
U.S. Sgt. Lorenzo Ponce, who serves in B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, shouts commands to his fellow Soldiers during a simulated ambush... More
Sgt. Alanna Cordova, who serves as a licensed practical
Sgt. Alanna Cordova, who serves as a licensed practical nurse with the 948th Forward Resuscitation and Surgical Team, sets an IV in Sgt. Israel Navarrete, who serves with 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Reigiment,... More
Lt. Col. Louis Kangas, who serves as the commander
Lt. Col. Louis Kangas, who serves as the commander for the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment (Wolfhounds), 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, speaks to Soldiers and Fijian dignitaries during the closing c... More
U.S. and Fijian medical personnel pose for a group
U.S. and Fijian medical personnel pose for a group photo after the Fijian staff presented the Sailors with a certificate of appreciation at the Labasa Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2015. Navy medical pers... More
Mr. Manasa Lesuma, who serves Fiji as Permanent Secretary
Mr. Manasa Lesuma, who serves Fiji as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence and National Security (left), and U.S. Brig. Gen. William R. Burks, and Helene Tuling, who serves as Deputy Chief of Mission... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Tanner Bianchi, who serves with the
U.S. Army Sgt. Tanner Bianchi, who serves with the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Inf. Brigade Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, observes Fiji Army Private David Vakatawa, who serves with 3rd Battali... More
Spc. Christian Latham, who serves in B Company, 1st
Spc. Christian Latham, who serves in B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, converses and exchanges field rations with Fijian Soldiers from th... More
U.S. Army Col. Kevin Williams, brigade commander of
U.S. Army Col. Kevin Williams, brigade commander of 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, lead five of his Soldiers in the Oath of Enlistment for Military Services, during the opening ceremo... More
Fijian Private Peniasi Dewala (left), who serves with
Fijian Private Peniasi Dewala (left), who serves with 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, and U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Chennault, who serves with 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Regt., 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat ... More
U.S. Spc. Samuel Pedroza (right), who serves with B
U.S. Spc. Samuel Pedroza (right), who serves with B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brigade Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, exchanges information with Fijian Soldier who serve... More
Fijian Lieutenant Amania Kuru, who serves as a platoon
Fijian Lieutenant Amania Kuru, who serves as a platoon commander with Golf Company, 3rd Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, leads a small unit during a Jungle Situational Training Exercise in Labasa, Fiji, Augus... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Strickland, who serves with a
U.S. Army Sgt. Austin Strickland, who serves with a B Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Inf. Brig. Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, blurred through a spiders' web, patrols through the... More