Armed with saws, hammers, caulking guns and measuring tape, Marines and sailors assigned to Task Force Koa Moana 23 demonstrated their skills while bolstering U.S. alliances in the Pacific region.
The task force has worked on a series of construction projects in several Indo-Pacific nations over the summer. The latest was the renovation of a municipal center on the island of Yap, Micronesia.
Officials say the mission will lead to improved health and safety for the communities which in turn will enhance U.S. relationships with its Pacific partners.
The first Koa Moana task force was in 2016. Its name comes from a Hawaiian phrase meaning ‘ocean warrior.’
