DVIDS – Images – U.S. Marines and Army Enhance Palau’s Disaster Resilience Through Vital Communication Upgrades [Image 7 of 9]

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)