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Chief Makoa of Traditions Hawaii shakes hands with Royal Netherlands Navy Adm. Rob Bauer, Chair of the Military Committee for NATO, while performing a fire dance at the welcoming reception for the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, in Kona, Hawaii, Sept. 18. Senior military leaders from 28 countries and multilateral entities attended the conference, titled "The Future Indo-Pacific: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region," to build on and strengthen relationships to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and a consistent operational framework, while underscoring international commitment to protecting shared interests across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)