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  • 7/7/2026
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    Fifth Air Force Concludes Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 with Japanese counterparts

    YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Exercise VALIANT SHIELD 2026 concluded, after ten days of ongoing combined-force mission simulations. Spanning locations throughout the Indo-Pacific, 5th Air Force led operations at Yokota Air Base, establishing a bilateral air operations coordination center with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Together, 5AF and JASDF members partnered on multiple events, including a KC-46 refueling mission, a mass casualty aeromedical evacuation, rapid airfield damage recovery efforts, and more.
  • 7/7/2026
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    3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 4th Marine Brigade secure maritime terrain during KAMANDAG 10

    SUBIC BAY, Philippines — 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment completed maritime key terrain security operations during Exercise Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat 10, also known as KAMANDAG 10, across multiple expeditionary sites in the Batanes Islands, Philippines, June 19-29. The training enhanced interoperability with the Philippine Marine Corps and demonstrated partnered littoral mobility, advanced sensing capabilities, simulated maritime fires, and force protection to rapidly secure key maritime terrain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
  • 7/7/2026
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    Pacific Partnership, Pacific Friendship Wrap Up Joint Mission in Quang Tri, Vietnam

    QUANG TRI, Vietnam — After two weeks of disaster management, medical, engineering, and outreach activities designed to build multilateral cooperation and collective capacity to respond to disasters, U.S. Navy-led Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) and U.S. Army-led Pacific Friendship 2026 (PF26) concluded their joint mission with a closing ceremony at the Gold Coast Hotel in Quang Tri, Vietnam on July 3, 2026.
  • 7/7/2026
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    US, Papua New Guinea Leaders During Tamiok Strike 26 Groundbreaking Ceremony

    LAE, Papua New Guinea — Senior leaders from the U.S. Army and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force gathered at Igam Barracks, July 7, 2026, to mark the start of an Engineer Civic Action Program school renovation project during Exercise Tamiok Strike 26, highlighting the enduring relationship between the two nations and their shared commitment to improving readiness and supporting military families.
  • 7/7/2026
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    Largest Advanced Manufacturing Demonstration in Department of War History Set for RIMPAC 2026

    MONTEREY, Calif. — The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) is preparing to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 with what organizers describe as the largest advanced manufacturing demonstration ever conducted by the U.S. Department of War (DOW), bringing together military, government, academic, commercial and coalition partners to operationalize advanced manufacturing for the Navy and joint force.
  • 7/6/2026
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    U.S. forces strengthen Pacific security partnerships at CARAT Thailand 2026

    SATTAHIP, Thailand — The United States deepened its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific this week as U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps forces joined maritime partners from Thailand and Canada in Sattahip to open the 32nd iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2026, July 6.

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RT @1stMEF: #Marines with 1st Recon Bn., @1st_Marine_Div conduct amphibious reconnaissance skills training, June 30, 2026. The training in…
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Deep sea partnership 🔗⚓ International Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Royal New Zealand Navy execute helicopter cast operations during RIMPAC 2026, strengthening collaborative security in the Pacific region. 📍 Hawaii 📸 MC2 Nicholas https://t.co/C48JyySHMv Deep sea partnership 🔗⚓ International Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Royal New Zealand Navy execute helicopter cast operations during RIMPAC 2026, strengthening collaborative security in the Pacific region. 📍 Hawaii 📸 MC2 Nicholas https://t.co/C48JyySHMv
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RT @USPacificFleet: Precise. Lethal. Overwhelming. Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct flight operations in the Philipp…
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Precise care, unified team 🎯🩺 A combined-joint team of U.S. Army, Navy, and German Army medical assets work together in Vietnam during Pacific Friendship 2026, building strong partnerships in the Pacific region. 📍 Vietnam 📸 Spc. Fabian Jones https://t.co/Kg6aairPQY Precise care, unified team 🎯🩺 A combined-joint team of U.S. Army, Navy, and German Army medical assets work together in Vietnam during Pacific Friendship 2026, building strong partnerships in the Pacific region. 📍 Vietnam 📸 Spc. Fabian Jones https://t.co/Kg6aairPQY
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RT @RimofthePacific: The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade welcomed the first AH-64 Apache aboard USS Essex as they embarked on their journey to…
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Rising leaders 🎯⬆️ 3rd Marine Division Marines refine small-unit command skills at Paredes Air Station during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course, boosting readiness in the Pacific region. 📍 Philippines 📸 2nd Lt. John Kim #PACOM #USMC https://t.co/JQxNWeIAVY Rising leaders 🎯⬆️ 3rd Marine Division Marines refine small-unit command skills at Paredes Air Station during a Tactical Small Unit Leaders Course, boosting readiness in the Pacific region. 📍 Philippines 📸 2nd Lt. John Kim #PACOM #USMC https://t.co/JQxNWeIAVY
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RT @USARPAC: The 130th Eng. Bde., received a demonstration of the Bayonet 250 Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle at Pearl Harbor. Built f…
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Live-fire operations ⚓️🔥 USS George Washington (CVN 73) launches flight operations in the Philippine Sea for a live-fire SINKEX during Valiant Shield 2026, sharpening joint multi-domain targeting and weapons precision. 📍 Philippine Sea 📸 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd https://t.co/h0lwYOJW48 Live-fire operations ⚓️🔥 USS George Washington (CVN 73) launches flight operations in the Philippine Sea for a live-fire SINKEX during Valiant Shield 2026, sharpening joint multi-domain targeting and weapons precision. 📍 Philippine Sea 📸 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd https://t.co/h0lwYOJW48
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RT @US7thFleet: Agile force with an iron defense🛡️💪 U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a live fire defense of the am…
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Bilateral maneuvers 🎯🌲 3rd Marine Division Marines partner with Japan Self-Defense Force personnel during exercise Resolute Dragon 26 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area to strengthen multi-domain tactical capabilities and reinforce regional defense readiness. 📍 Japan 📸 Lance Cpl. https://t.co/WEccFSnBfI Bilateral maneuvers 🎯🌲 3rd Marine Division Marines partner with Japan Self-Defense Force personnel during exercise Resolute Dragon 26 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area to strengthen multi-domain tactical capabilities and reinforce regional defense readiness. 📍 Japan 📸 Lance Cpl. https://t.co/WEccFSnBfI
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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo concluded a June 28–30 visit to Guam and the CNMI, meeting with regional leaders, observing the STRONG Roof mission and Exercise Valiant Shield 26, and engaging with service members across the Marianas. The visit reinforced USPACOM's commitment to readiness https://t.co/bsdhqGtXFi Adm. Samuel J. Paparo concluded a June 28–30 visit to Guam and the CNMI, meeting with regional leaders, observing the STRONG Roof mission and Exercise Valiant Shield 26, and engaging with service members across the Marianas. The visit reinforced USPACOM's commitment to readiness https://t.co/bsdhqGtXFi
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RT @IIIMEF: Marines with 1st Marine Division conduct a visit, board, search and seizure water competency screening at Camp Hansen, Okinawa,…
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Modernizing the skies ⚡️✈️ A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron travel to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners. 📍 Japan 📸 Staff Sgt. Dwane https://t.co/pBUzTzkofM Modernizing the skies ⚡️✈️ A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron travel to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners. 📍 Japan 📸 Staff Sgt. Dwane https://t.co/pBUzTzkofM
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Stronger together 💥🌏 U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct joint live-fire training alongside Royal Tongan Marines, Republic of Korea Marine Corps forces, and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps forces at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The training is part https://t.co/e8D0cznzjf Stronger together 💥🌏 U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct joint live-fire training alongside Royal Tongan Marines, Republic of Korea Marine Corps forces, and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps forces at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The training is part https://t.co/e8D0cznzjf
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RT @EXSTRGRU7: 4 ships. 1 formation. Forward & ready. USS Boxer, USS Portland, USS John L. Canley & USNS Pililaau sail in formation in the…
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RT @US7thFleet: 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭 Enhancing Security and Stability @TeamAFP and the @USCG conducted this year's eighth MCA within the Philippine Exclu…
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RT @I_Corps: Same lane, same work U.S. Soldiers with 2-27 IN, 3rd MBDE, 25th Infantry Division and Philippine Army Soldiers with 54th Infa…
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Providing precision fire from above 🦅💥 U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced) conduct flight operations and live-fire training aboard a UH-1Y Venom from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while underway in the https://t.co/A119byCTgc Providing precision fire from above 🦅💥 U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced) conduct flight operations and live-fire training aboard a UH-1Y Venom from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while underway in the https://t.co/A119byCTgc
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RT @IIIMEF: Marines with 3rd Marine Division train with various drones such as the R80D SkyRaider drone and the Neros Archer Strike drone b…
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Maintaining the competitive edge 🎯⚓️ U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy Sailors conduct dry-fire rehearsals and live-fire ranges aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while underway in the Pacific Ocean. 📍 https://t.co/jYLVoaVQS3 Maintaining the competitive edge 🎯⚓️ U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Navy Sailors conduct dry-fire rehearsals and live-fire ranges aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while underway in the Pacific Ocean. 📍 https://t.co/jYLVoaVQS3
 

 

 

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