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Japan, Republic of Korea, U.S. Navies Partner in Trilateral Maritime Exercise
January 16, 2024
Ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force , Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1,  sail together during a trilateral exercise, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed maritime forces from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the U.S. to train together to enhance coordination on maritime domain awareness and other shared security interests. CSG-1 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah M. Williams)

The Army’s First Long Range Fires Battalion Activates Second MRC Battery
January 16, 2024
U.S. Army Soldiers from Delta Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force stand in formation during the unit’s activation ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, January 10, 2024. Delta Battery is the second battery activated as part of the 1st Long-Range Fires Battalion in support of Multi-Domain Operations.

Camp Zama strengthens ties with neighboring city by joining Japanese New Year’s ceremony
January 16, 2024
A visitor disposes of his “kadomatsu,” a pine tree stalk displayed at the entrance of one’s home, by tossing it in a fire as part of the “Dondo Yaki” ceremony held Jan. 14 at Kanigasawa Park near Camp Zama, Japan. Also seen are visitors roasting “dango,” small dumplings made of sticky rice, which they eat to bring good health in the New Year.

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch
January 14, 2024

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Secretary Gina Raimondo’s Participation in the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines
January 12, 2024

CV-22 Aircraft Mishap Releases
January 11, 2024
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Readout of Under Secretary of the Navy's Meeting with Guam Acting Governor Joshua F. Tenorio
January 11, 2024

USNS Mercy Arrives in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
January 11, 2024
Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.

Readout of 2024 U.S.-PRC Defense Policy Coordination Talks
January 10, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard ensures safety, facilitates commerce in Certificate of Compliance exam on MSC Bellissima at Port of Guam
January 10, 2024
A team from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and the U.S. Coast Guard Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise conduct a Certificate of Compliance (COC) exam on the 1,036-foot Maltese-flagged cruise ship MSC Bellissima on its first-ever U.S. port call at the Port of Guam, on Jan. 3, 2024. The U.S. Coast Guard conducts COC exams for new or existing vessels that are embarking passengers from a U.S. port for the first time, carrying U.S. citizens as passengers with initial port calls at U.S. ports, or have undergone significant modifications or alterations including changes that affect structural fire protection or means of egress, in order to ensure these vessels, meet required safety and regulatory standards. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Jennifer Thomas)

Multi-agency rescue operation led by U.S. Coast Guard successfully saves 6 boaters near Guam
January 9, 2024
U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, in partnership with Guam Fire Rescue and U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25), successfully conducted a search and rescue operation for a distressed vessel 30 miles northwest of Guam, on Jan. 6, 2023, saving six boaters. The Joint Rescue Sub-Center, operated by U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders in Guam, received an urgent notification from Guam Fire Rescue about a 23-foot recreational vessel with six people aboard, initially identified as nationals of the People's Republic of China, experiencing severe difficulties. Reportedly, the vessel was taking on water, and all aboard were wearing personal flotation devices (PFDs). (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Heidl)

Pacific Partnership 24-1 Concludes Fourth Mission Stop in Palau
January 9, 2024
Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gavin Arnoldhendershot)

Joint Staff J-6 Hosts Third SITE Summit, Strengthening Data-Centric Interoperability With Allies and Partners
January 8, 2024

Rescue operation success: Missing member found alive in Hakkoda Range
January 8, 2024
Participants of a search and rescue team move down the mountain during a snow storm after finding the missing member at Hakkoda Range, Japan, Dec. 29, 2023.

Readout of Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner's Call With ROK Deputy Minister of National Defense Cho Chang-rae
January 5, 2024

Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Philippines
January 5, 2024
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) sets anchors in Manila, Philippines.

Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to Host Hackathon in Hawaii
January 4, 2024

US Army Civil Affairs Deliver Supplies to Thailand’s Chiang Rai Province
January 4, 2024
U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific Civil Affairs Team-Thailand members donate medical supplies to support the Mae SAI Department of Disease Control’s capabilities to provide timely, life-saving treatments and first aid in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Dec. 1, 2023. U.S. Civil Affairs teams partner with communities around the world to increase stability, enable local governments, and improve quality of life for civilians. (Courtesy Photo)

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Earthquake in Japan
January 3, 2024

Philippines, U.S. Partner in Maritime Cooperative Activity in South China Sea
January 3, 2024