190427-N-SF508-0346 HILO, Hawaii (April 27, 2019) Capt. James Jenks, chief of staff for Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, and his spouse, Catherine, greet spectators during the 56th Annual Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Hilo, Hawaii. The Navy recognizes that the Merrie Monarch Festival honors the legacy left by King David Kalakaua, who inspired the perpetuation of Hawaiian traditions, native language and arts. King Kalakaua negotiated a treaty with the United States that led to the Navy’s presence at Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki/Released)