180515-N-RM689-0034 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2018) The expeditionary fast transport USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6) transits the Pacific Ocean during a passing exercise 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 2nd Class Kelsey L. Adams/Released)