Dr. Abi O'Connor, a veterinarian volunteering with the non-governmental organization World Vets performs surgery on a dog while Pacific Partnership personnel and local paravets look on during a sterilization and wellness clinic. 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.