 USNS Mercy and USNS Melanocket are preparing to renew regional ties with seven host nations during the 10th annual Pacific Partnership mission. Melanocket will be the first joint high-speed vessel to be part of the Pacific Partnership mission. In the past 10 years, Pacific Partnership has provided medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary services to more than 38,000 animals. The third largest city in the state of Illinois kicked off its first annual Navy Week June 1st. Throughout the week, Rockford citizens can experience demonstrations from EOD personnel and Navy divers. Rockford Navy Week is the fourth of 12 Navy Weeks planned for 2015. And finally, USS Topeka recently arrived at its new home port naval-based Guam. Topeka's shift to Guam is part of SACDef's rebalancing of naval forces in the Pacific. For these stories and more, visit Navy.mil.