Dr. Anna Sznajderska, a volunteer with the non-governmental organization World Vets, performs surgery on a patient during a Pacific Partnership 2013 veterinary civic action project.

EBEYE, Marshall Islands (Jul. 08, 2013) Dr. Anna Sznajderska, a volunteer with the non-governmental organization World Vets, performs surgery on a patient during a Pacific Partnership 2013 veterinary civic action project. Pacific Partnership is a mission that brings host nation governments, U.S. military, partner nation militaries and non-governmental organization volunteers together to conduct disaster-preparedness projects and build relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to better respond during a crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Laurie Dexter) File# 130708-N-GI544-576