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A sailor in a protective helmet and gloves welds something on the ground outdoors, sending sparks upward.

Gateway Effort

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brendan Turkett, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, helps Marines with welding work on the front gate of the Pohnpei Public Library as part of Koa Moana 25 in Kolonia, Micronesia, Aug. 26, 2025. Koa Moana is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation and enhances the resilience of U.S. allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges.

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