180517-N-QV906-227 NHA TRANG, Vietnam (May 17, 2018) Members of the official party take questions during a press conference after the opening ceremony for 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 1st Class Micah Blechner/Released)