Lt. Anna Vaccaro, Dr. Patrick Tellei, and Lt. Cmdr. Christine Igisomar stand for a photo during a visit to Palau Community College in Palau in October 2023. Following the signing of an expanded bilateral law enforcement agreement in August, during the Joint Heads of Pacific Security conference, representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Republic of Palau embarked on a series of meetings and initiatives to advance maritime partnership and promote regional stability. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)