190215-N-BI251-003 Koror, Palau (Feb. 15, 2019) Sailors

190215-N-BI251-003 Koror, Palau (Feb. 15, 2019) Sailors assigned to Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau 133-28 spent Friday evening at the Palau Night Market, immersing themselves into the Palauan community. They also set up a children’s coloring booth and passed out popcorn to those attending the market. The Civic Action Team Palau provides construction support to the host nation, assists and trains apprentices with general engineering skills, facilitates a medical outreach program and conducts community service projects. CAT Palau is an integral part of the U.S. mission to assist and support the development of the Republic of Palau through the Compact of Free Association between the two nations. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the CAT mission in Palau. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 2nd Class Rhianna Blevins)