190826-N-WY954-204 BANGKOK (Aug. 26, 2019) U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander Adm. Phil Davidson, right, meets with Chief of Defense for Papua New Guinea Defense Force, Maj. Gen. Gilbert Toropo during the annual Chiefs of Defense Conference. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Royal Thai Armed Forces are co-hosting the event this year which brings together military leaders from throughout the Indo-Pacific to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robin W. Peak/Released)