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U.S. Army Soldier, Staff Sgt. Thomas Belanger from the 1ST Theater Information Advantage Detachment and U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl Ramon Jose Ceja from the Combat Logistics Battalion 1 install an omni-directional antenna for a IC-M330 ICOM radio at the Ngiratkel Etipson State Building, Ngatpang, Palau, May. 8, 2026. Reinforcing its enduring commitment to the U.S.-Palau partnership and a resilient Indo-Pacific, the United States has spearheaded a vital initiative to upgrade the Republic of Palau’s National Disaster Communication Systems. This significant American investment ensures Palauan first responders can communicate and coordinate effectively to save lives during a crisis. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mason Tran)
| Date Taken: | 05.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.26.2026 23:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9708734 |
| VIRIN: | 260508-A-UD197-1461 |
| Resolution: | 3854×2550 |
| Size: | 2.26 MB |
| Location: | PW |
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