He was received by a half guard on the Parade Grounds and then proceeded to the Kumul Leadership Centre for a presentation of personal protective equipment (PPE).
It was a significant ceremony, signifying the support of the Indo-Pacific Command (U.S. INDOPACOM) at the cost of $5.4 million USD (over K15 million).
Admiral Aquino handed over the PPE to PNG Chief of Defence Force, Major General Mark Goina.