Lt. Bruce Hansen distributes donated school supplies to Marshallese children during a Pacific Partnership 2013 community service event. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined by non-governmental organizations and regional partners that include Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand to improve maritime security, conduct humanitarian assistance, and strengthen disaster-response preparedness. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Laurie Dexter/Released)