190814-N-TP834-1115 KOROR, Palau (Aug. 14, 2019) Chief Musician Brandon Schoonmaker, from Newhaven, Ind., assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet Far East Edition Brass Band interacts with some of the more than 100 students from Airai Elementary School during a concert in the school's gym as part of Civic Action Team (CAT) week. CAT Palau provides community construction support to the host nation, assists and trains apprentices with general engineering skills, facilitates a medical outreach program and coordinates community relationship programs. CAT Palau is an integral part of the U.S. mission to assist and support the development of the Republic of Palau through agreements made in the Compact of Free Association between the two nations. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the CAT mission in Palau. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)