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

U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl Ramon Jose Ceja from the Combat Logistics Battalion 1 and U.S. Army Soldier, Sgt. Ben Gu from the 425th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) on the Oceania Engagement Team install an omni-directional antenna for a IC-M330 ICOM radio as Palau’s National Emergency Management office representative, Wayne Wong overlooks the install at the Ngeremlengui State Building, Ngeremlengui, 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)