U.S. Coast Guard and Papua New Guinea shipriders conduct bilateral boardings
Midshipmen Charles Aisi, a Papua New Guinea Defense Force ship rider sits on a 26-foot over-the-horizon cutter boat on the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) in the Papua New Guinea exclusive economic zone, Mar. 13, 2025. The United States and Papua New Guinea share a relationship that is based on trust and mutual interests, with a long history of defense partnerships, commercial links, and people-to-people ties. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)