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U.S. Marines with explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), sweep for unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Republic of Palau. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, I MEF, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remained quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. Task Force Koa Moana 20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. TFKM 20 remained COVID-19 free during the duration of the deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers, with Task Force Koa Moana (TF KM) 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), clear vegetation and fill pot holes during an airfield repair project in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Aug 3, 2020. Marines and Sailors with TF KM20, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September of 2020. Koa Moana, meaning “ocean warrior,” is designed to strengthen and enhance relationships between the U.S. and partner nations/states in the Indo-Pacific region, improve interoperability with local security establishments, and serve as a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team afloat in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic and operational objectives. TF KM20 provides a unique opportunity to enhance relationships in the Republic of Palau. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of U.S. service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, the U.S. Marine Corps' annual crisis response task force in Australia has returned. While travel restrictions associated with COVID-19 delayed the deployment, more than 1,000 Marines will take part in this year's abbreviated rotation beginning June 2020. Deployments like MRF-D help cement the Australian-U.S. alliance as a vital element to regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Marshall)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade participate in Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17-Feb 21. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Patrick Crosley and Cpl. David Luckey)

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with Reconnaissance Company, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, conduct amphibious reconnaissance training during Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 20-22. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with Reconnaissance Battalion, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, practice assaulting the beach and recovering their combat rubber raiding craft during Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, January 20. Amphibious operations are vital to effective crisis response support, regional maritime security and deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Robert Kuehn)

U.S. Marines with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade participate in the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17. Iron Fist has been an annual exercise since 2006. Iron Fist 20 will build on more than a decade of demonstrated interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Luckey)

U.S. Navy medical personnel with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade demonstrate field surgical and combat care procedures during Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 14-17. Exercise Iron Fist provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Robert Kuehn)

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers will conduct a joint amphibious training during Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Camp Pendleton, California. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral amphibious training between the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers to improve the participant's respective capabilities and enhance U.S.-Japanese relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Luckey)