Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, reads the Betio Memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Tarawa in World War II during his visit to the Republic of Kiribati for Pacific Partnership 2013. 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 Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)