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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Hosts Inaugural Regional Military Gender Advisor Course
August 16, 2023
HONOLULU (Aug. 14, 2023) Air Commodore Chris Robson, US Indo-Pacific Command, Deputy Director for Strategy and Senior Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), takes a photo with participants from 11 partner nations (Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Fiji, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Thailand) at the inaugural, Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course. The course is part of a 5-year initiative to develop a network of certified military Gender Advisors within the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Commander Matthew P. Galan)

At 73 years old, KATUSA program continues to strengthen ROK-U.S. alliance
August 16, 2023
The Korean War began June 25, 1950. Roughly three weeks later the KATUSA program was initiated July 15 by an informal agreement between the Honorable Syngman Rhee, president of the Republic of Korea, and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, commander in chief, United Nations Command. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Christopher Cameron and Stanley James)

U.S. Civil Affairs, Navy SEALs Host Medical Civic Action Program in the Philippines
August 16, 2023
Lt. Cmdr. Alvaro Ramos, the physician associate for a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit, conducts a medical consultation for an infant during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. NSW unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 29, 2023. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

The United States, Malaysia Launch Keris Aman 23 Peacekeeping Exercise
August 15, 2023
Combined service members from 19 countries participate in the opening ceremony of Exercise Keris Aman 23, a Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise, at the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre on Aug. 13, 2023. . Keris Aman 2023 is a multinational United Nations Peacekeeping (UN PKO) exercise conducted in Malaysia and co-sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Malaysian Armed Forces. The exercise is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance the core PKO competencies of all participants in accordance with UN doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall)

Mekong delegation heads to the United States to exchange best practices on water resources management
August 15, 2023

2023 Chiefs of Defense Conference Commences
August 15, 2023
Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. John C. Aquilino, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Maj. Gen. Jone Kalouniwai attend the opening ceremony for the 25th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference, in Nadi, Fiji, on Aug. 14. The conference was co-hosted by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and USINDOPACOM, and it brought together senior military leaders from 27 countries to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region. 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Hawaii Disaster Declaration
August 11, 2023

DOD Mobilizes Support in Response to Hawaii Wildfire
August 11, 2023
A man in uniform speaks to a group from behind a lectern with the Department of Defense seal.

The United States Provides Immediate Emergency Assistance to Support Communities Affected by Mount Bagana Volcanic Eruptions
August 11, 2023
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires in Hawaii
August 10, 2023

11th Airborne Division CG Speaks at Closing of Keris Strike 23
August 10, 2023
Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division (left), and Malaysian Lt. Gen. Dato Tengku Fauzi, Malaysian Army Western Field Commander, stand during the closing ceremony for Keris Strike 23, Aug. 4, 2023.

Keris Strike 23, a bilateral military exercise in its 28th year, featured approximately 3,000 U.S. and Malaysian service members, and gave the Arctic Angels a chance to test and share skills and lessons from living and working in one of the world’s most challenging environments through military police tactics, explosive ordnance disposal, medical operations, and jungle survival training.

Navy and Marine Corps Commence Large Scale Exercise 2023
August 10, 2023
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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Assets Provide Firefighting Support to Maui and Hawaii Island
August 9, 2023

736th Security Forces Squadron members take part in Cope Thunder 2-23
August 9, 2023
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Nieves, an instructor assigned to the 736th Security Forces Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, briefs members of the U.S. Air Force and Philippine Air Force during a nighttime operation cargo drop on a C-130 Hercules en route to Tacloban Airport, Philippines, July 13, 2023. During Cope Thunder 2-23, members of the USAF and PAF took part in a subject matter expert exchange in tactics and operation methods, which allow for enhanced future operations, ensuring a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo)

Vietnam Marks First Stop for Pacific Partnership 2023
August 9, 2023
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U.S., Philippine Air Forces to train together during Pacific Airlift Rally
August 8, 2023
Pacific Air Force, Sri Lanka host Pacific Airlift Rally

VMU-3 Reaches MQ-9A Initial Operational Capability
August 8, 2023
The U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE is formally unveiled during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

U.S., international aircraft return to Alaska for Red Flag 23-3
August 7, 2023
A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron speeds up for take-off during the first day of Red Flag Alaska 23-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 9, 2023.

III MIG conducts routine unit level training
August 7, 2023

U.S. and Pacific Islands Elevate Women’s Leadership in Climate Security in Two-day Workshop
August 5, 2023
Participants pose for a group photo during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Office of Women, Peace & Security (WPS) workshop on “Building Inclusive Resilience” July 11-12 in Suva, Fiji. The event was the second part of a multi-year initiative by the INDOPACOM WPS office to advance women, peace and security and elevate women’s voices and leadership in the Pacific Islands.