Indonesian Marine Corps Lt. Col. Arief Bastian, commanding officer, 4th Marine Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, Pasmar-1, gives remarks during the Amphibious Forces as a Means of Addressing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Response Panel at the 10th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Seoul, South Korea, June 4, 2024. Through discussions, engagements, and presentations, PALS enhances cooperation, tackles common threats, protects shared resources, and maintains sovereignty in the Indo-Pacific. This year’s symposium hosts senior leaders from 24 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Benfield)