160727-N-CV785-118 DA NANG, Vietnam (July 27, 2016) In front of a newly decorated wall autographed by Ambassador to Vietnam, Ted Osius, a lone student from Tuong Lai Special School of Da Nang City fastens his sandals during a Pacific Partnership 2016 ribbon cutting ceremony. Navy Seabees and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force personnel, alongside Pacific Partnership volunteers painted the school and refurbished the outdoor garden beds over a course of two weeks. Pacific Partnership is in Da Nang where hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is joined by JS Shimokita (LST-4002) and Vietn


160727-N-CV785-118 DA NANG, Vietnam (July 27, 2016) In front of a newly decorated wall autographed by Ambassador to Vietnam, Ted Osius, a lone student from Tuong Lai Special School of Da Nang City fastens his sandals during a Pacific Partnership 2016 ribbon cutting ceremony. Navy Seabees and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force personnel, alongside Pacific Partnership volunteers painted the school and refurbished the outdoor garden beds over a course of two weeks. Pacific Partnership is in Da Nang where hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is joined by JS Shimokita (LST-4002) and Vietnam People's Navy ship Khánh Hóa. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by Air Force Imagery Specialist CPL David Cotton/ Released)


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