180402-N-RM689-0537 BENGKULU, Indonesia (April 2, 2018) Capt. David Bretz, Pacific Partnership (PP) 2018's mission commander, addresses the crowd during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Peletakan Batu Partama Pembangunan shelter during the Indonesia mission stop of PP-18. PP-18's mission is to work collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region and foster new and enduring friendships across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)