DVIDS – Images – U.S., Papua New Guinea forces open Tamiok Strike 26, reinforcing enduring relationship in the Indo-Pacific [Image 6 of 7]

U.S. Army BG. Brion J. Aderman Commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard and Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Weyer give BG. Opa Lari Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force a gift of appreciation to commemorate the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea after the opening ceremony of Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, July 13, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mason Tran)