An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Home : Media : News : News Article View
NEWS | July 7, 2015

Pacific Partnership, Federated States of Micronesia Host Wreath Laying Ceremony

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Carla Burdt, Pacific Partnership Public Affairs

POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia (NNS) -- Pacific Partnership and the government of the Federated States of Micronesia hosted a wreath laying ceremony July 1 at the Fallen Hero's Memorial at Pohnpei State Airport.

The ceremony honored the men and women of Micronesia who gave their lives in service to the United States of America.

Approximately 40 veterans, their families, and the families of fallen service members attended the ceremony.

"This is not just a remembrance of those who have fallen, but for all veterans," said Commodore, Task Force Forager, Capt. James Meyer. "When I arrived in FSM, I visited with some veterans and heard their compelling stories. I want to recognize their service and honor those who gave their life in defense of our freedom."

The United States shares a special and unique friendship with the Federated States of Micronesia.

"This was a really special way to honor our men and women who have served and given their lives," said Sunijiah Joel, a former Army Sgt. "It made us feel very special to be invited to the ship to meet with service members and tour a big ship. Many of us have never had that experience before."

Many Micronesian men and women have served or are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces.

"We stand here today to recognize and pay tribute to the men and women that paid the ultimate sacrifice to our country in defense of our way of life," said Commander, Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific, U.S. 7th Fleet, Capt. Erich Diehl. "This ceremony is a testament that their sacrifice will never be forgotten. It is a powerful reminder of the bravery, honor, courage and commitment to a greater cause that each and every one of them paid. To our fallen heroes, let them never be forgotten."

Following the ceremony, the veterans and their families were invited to a meet and greet with Task Force Forager service members aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3).

Now in its tenth iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. While training for crisis conditions, Pacific Partnership missions have provided medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary services to more than 38,000 animals. Additionally, the mission has provided critical infrastructure developments to host nations through the completion of more than 180 engineering projects.
CONNECT WITH USINDOPACOM
Facebook

Like Us
X
363,188
Follow Us

ENGAGE & CONNECT MORE WITH PACOM

                                                 

IN THE USINDOPACOM NEWS
The Pentagon Transfers Authority to the Navy to Ensure the Safe Closure of Red Hill
Graphic intended for use as a placeholder for Statements and Press Releases without accompanying imagery.
March 28, 2024 - The Department of Defense announced today that the Joint Task Force-Red Hill has completed its defueling mission at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawai’i and shifted command and control of the facility to the...

U.S. Marines, Sailors arrive in Darwin for 13th iteration of MRF-D
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian Mulvihill, right, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, shakes hands with Royal Australian Navy Capt. Mitchell Livingstone, the commanding officer of Headquarters Northern Command at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, NT, Australia, March 24, 2024. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Mulvihill is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cristian L. Bestul)
March 28, 2024 - A new group of Marines and Sailors arrived in the Northern Territory to begin the 13th annual iteration of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin...

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
Graphic intended for use as a placeholder for Statements and Press Releases without accompanying imagery.
March 27, 2024 - Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout...

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Lindsey Ford Concludes Visit to Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines
Graphic intended for use as a placeholder for Statements and Press Releases without accompanying imagery.
March 27, 2024 - Department of Defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners provided the following readout...

DIU Partners With AUKUS Pillar II for International Prize Challenge
Graphic intended for use as a placeholder for Statements and Press Releases without accompanying imagery.
March 26, 2024 - The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is launching the first trilateral prize challenge through AUKUS Pillar II— a defense and security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (U.S.)— to...