180425-N-MD713-0096 TRINCOMOLEE, Sri Lanka (April 25, 2018) Capt. Peter Roberts, commanding officer of the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), renders honors as the ship passes Sri Lanka Navy offshore patrol vessel SLNS Sayurala (P623) as the ship arrives in Trincomolee, Sri Lanka, in support of 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 3rd Class Cameron Pinske/Released)