LA UNION, Philippines (Aug. 30. 2023) Capt. Claudine Caluori, Pacific Partnership 2023 mission commander, speaks to service members with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Navy, Republic of Korea Cheon Ja Bong (LST-687), Australian Defense Forces,,students , civilians and guests during the Pacific Partnership 2023 closing ceremony at La Union National High School in La Union, Philippines, Aug. 30, 2023. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay)