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Balikatan 25: Marines deploy NMESIS to Basco

PHILIPPINES (April 26, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Medium-Range Missile Battery, 3d Marine Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division conduct a simulated fire-mission with the Navy-Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship...

02

Balikatan 25: JOTC Completes HELOCAST Insertion Training

PHILIPPINES (April 26, 2025) — Philippine Army soldiers from the 5th and 7th Infantry Division and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct helocast training during the Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) at Fort Magsaysay,...

03

Balikatan 25: MRF – D 25.3, ADF conduct air insert into Rizal

RIZAL, Philippines (April 23, 2025) — Australian soldiers with 5th/7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment step off an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during an air insert from Puerto Princesa,...

04

Night Shoot | Marines participate in a Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (April 23, 2025) — U.S Marines aim at a target in a night shoot during a Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2025.  The Marines that participated in the CMC will earn an additional...

05

MASS-2 recovers tactical vehicle in rain

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (April 23, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps MK36 wrecker with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing pulls a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan,...

06

Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 23, 2025) — An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 23, 2025. Nimitz is underway in...

07

Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2025) — A Sailor awaits confirmation to signal the seating of the catapult onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier...

08

B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (April 18, 2025) — A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and operate with allies...

09

Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2025) — An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 22, 2025. Nimitz is underway...

10

ROK, US forces showcase airpower ahead of Freedom Flag 25-1

GWANGJU GWANG'YEOGSI [KWANGJU-KWANGYOKSHI], South Korea (April 18, 2025) — Republic of Korea and U.S. military aircraft fly in formation April 18, 2025. The aircraft will participate in Freedom Flag 25-1, a joint and bilateral military exercise...

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Philippine Army soldiers from the 5th and 7th Infantry Division and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct helocast training during the Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 27, 2025. Balikatan 25: JOTC Completes HELOCAST Insertion Training
AE2 Wolfe observes the launching of aircraft 432 on a wet and misty day. 250425-N-VH877-5284
Aircraft 432 emerges from the low visibility after its return from a mission flight. 250425-N-VH877-4139
VP-8s Aircraft 432 is launches with a salute from the team. 250425-N-VH877-9350
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, commemorating Anzac Day on April 25, 2025. Anzac Day was originally named in reference to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’ and the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces as independent nations, and is now recognized as a solemn occasion to remember all Austrlians and New Zealanders who have served in war and conflict. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) USINDOPACOM Observes Anzac Day
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, commemorating Anzac Day on April 25, 2025. Anzac Day was originally named in reference to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’ and the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces as independent nations, and is now recognized as a solemn occasion to remember all Austrlians and New Zealanders who have served in war and conflict. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) USINDOPACOM Observes Anzac Day
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, commemorating Anzac Day on April 25, 2025. Anzac Day was originally named in reference to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’ and the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces as independent nations, and is now recognized as a solemn occasion to remember all Austrlians and New Zealanders who have served in war and conflict. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) USINDOPACOM Observes Anzac Day
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, kicking off Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 15, 2025. US Airmen deploy in support of first Bomber Task Force mission to Japan
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks to Senior Defense Officials and Defense Attaches at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 15, 2025. 250415-N-PC065-1244
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks to Senior Defense Officials and Defense Attaches at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 15, 2025. 250415-N-PC065-1093
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, front row 6th from right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins Senior Defense Officials and Defense Attaches for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 15, 2025. 250415-N-PC065-1287
Philippine Army Soldiers with the First Squat Regiment and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Light Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducted a jungle tracking course during Salaknib 2025, Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 9, 2025. 250409-A-OL548-8025
Philippine Army Soldiers with the First Squat Regiment and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Light Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducted a jungle tracking course during Salaknib 2025, Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 9, 2025. 250409-A-OL548-8068
Philippine Army Soldiers with the First Squat Regiment and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Light Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducted a jungle tracking course during Salaknib 2025, Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 9, 2025. Philippine and U.S. Soldiers Enhance Interoperability in Jungle Tracking Course
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, introduces New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters to New Zealand Army WO1 Stephen Rupapere, Deputy Senior Enlisted Leader at USINDOPACOM headquarters, Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 14, 2025. 250414-A-BA691-1057
Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Adm. Phil Davidson introduces New Zealand’s Minister of Defense, The Honorable Ron Mark, to Deputy Commander, USINDOPACOM Lieutenant General Michael Minihan at USINDOPACOM headquarters. 200127-N-PW716-0169
Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Adm. Phil Davidson, poses with New Zealand’s Minister of Defense, The Honorable Ron Mark, for a photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters. 200127-N-PW716-0246
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, is presented with a memento from the National Defense University Foreign Fellows during their capstone event at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 10, 2025. National Defense University Foreign Fellows Visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, engages with National Defense University Foreign Fellows during their capstone event at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 10, 2025. National Defense University Foreign Fellows Visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins National Defense University Foreign Fellows for a group photo during their capstone event at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 10, 2025. National Defense University Foreign Fellows Visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28, 2025. 250330-F-SS704-1276
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command servicemembers work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28, 2025. 250330-F-SS704-1271
Members of a U.S. military Joint Engineer Response team and Thai counterparts assess damage and structural integrity after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. 250404-N-N0132-1005
Members of a U.S. military Joint Engineer Response team assess damage and structural integrity after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. 250404-N-N0132-1004
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28, 2025. 250331-F-SS704-1002
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, move an AH-46 Apache helicopter during port operations in support of Salaknib 25 at Subic Bay, Philippines, April 1, 2025. 250401-A-HK173-4776
Members of the U.S Army War College Joint Warfighting Program visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, April 7, 2025. 250407-N-PC065-1001
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28, 2025. U.S. humanitarian disaster response
Soldiers of the Philippine Army’s 5th and 7th Infantry Divisions and U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 25 Infantry Division, conduct live-fire training during Salaknib 2025, April 01, 2025. 250401-A-XA253-8648
Soldiers with the Philippine Army 5th, 7th Infantry Division and U.S. Army with the Division Sustainment Brigade, 25th Infantry Division conducted combined Sling Load Tactical Operations training during Salaknib 2025 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, March 27, 2025. 250327-A-YX677-3554
Soldiers with the Philippine Army 5th, 7th Infantry Division and U.S. Army with the Division Sustainment Brigade, 25th Infantry Division conducted combined Sling Load Tactical Operations training during Salaknib 2025 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, March 27, 2025. Joint Sling Load Operation Training between Philippine and US Army Soldier
Soldiers with the Philippine Army 5th, 7th Infantry Division and U.S. Army with the Division Sustainment Brigade, 25th Infantry Division conducted combined Sling Load Tactical Operations training during Salaknib 2025 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, March 27, 2025. 250327-A-YX677-9923
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. 250330-O-N0132-1007
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. 250330-O-N0132-1006
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. 250330-O-N0132-1004


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