180404-N-QV906-279 KOROR, Republic of Palau (April 4, 2018) Musician 2nd Class Christopher Bettler plays the tuba during a performance by the U.S. Pacific Command's Deep Six Brass Band during Pacific Partnership (PP) 2018's mission stop to Palau. 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 1st Class Micah Blechner/Released)