Rear. Adm. Michael Day, commander of U.S. Coast Guard 14th District, and his wife Kristina host members of the Palau Joint Committee Meeting delegations to the Diamond Head Lighthouse for fellowship following the working meetings in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 20, 2024. This strategic engagement, part of a series of bilateral discussions aimed at bolstering mutual defense and security initiatives, saw key representatives from both nations deliberating on a wide range of topics crucial to the partnership. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)