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Photo Sources: Australian Embassy, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Chewy Lin Photo By Christopher Cottrell May 29, 2026, Marshall Islands___ The Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant has recently delivered critical aggregate, sand and bricks to Enewetak to support critical water infrastructure support. Consisting of 40 small islands around a central lagoon, Enewetak faces rising sea levels and water contamination from …

Photo Sources: U.S, Embassy Koror, Joint Task Force Micronesia, Shaina O’Neal By Christopher Cottrell May 27, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__ U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, recently met with Palau President Whipps Jr. and National Security Coordinator Jennifer Anson to discuss further security cooperation. According to a statement from the Joint Task Force Micronesia, “During …

Photo Sources: Australian Embassy, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell May 25, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___The Royal Australian Navy is continuing to aid FSM’s vigilance for Border Control and Maritime Surveillance (BCMS) with the donation of new, durable uniforms for difficult maritime operations. This will allow FSM’s National Police Maritime Wing to expand their reach for violators of …