U.S. Coast Guard hosts Pacific Island partners at 4th annual Shiprider Symposium
Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point and leadership pose in front of a C-130J Hercules helicopter with Pacific island partners in Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2024. The symposium served as an opportunity for Pacific Island countries and the United States to share best practices, conduct subject matter exchanges, and foster collaboration and understanding among participating nations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jordan Akiyama.)