180413-N-MW694-0660 KOROR, Palau (April 13, 2018) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Romero Johnson, left, and Lt. Sebastian Lara compete in a coconut husking competition at Palau Night Market during Pacific Partnership (PP) 2018. 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 Seaman Caledon Rabbipal/Released)