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U.S. and partner nation rescue personnel swim with snorkeling gear while towing a floating rescue litter with a mannequin during the day.

Monster Mash

U.S. and partner nation rescue personnel swim as a team while towing a floating rescue litter during the International Rescue Symposium's "Monster Mash" skills competition in Honolulu, July 17, 2026. By mixing different countries into the same teams, the competition helped build the personal trust and friendships needed to run smooth, joint rescue operations in the future.

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