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U.S. – VN Relationship: Celebrating 10 Years of Comprehensive Partnership and 28 Years of Diplomatic Relations
April 14, 2023 — U.S. Embassy in Singapore -- This year is the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership launched by then-Presidents Obama and Sang in 2013.  As we mark this anniversary, we look... MORE

U.S. Strategic Bombers, ROK and U.S. Fighters Conduct Combined Aerial Training
April 14, 2023 — PA-001-23 |... MORE

U.S., Japan Execute Integrated Bomber Exercise
April 14, 2023 — SEA OF Japan -- On Apr. 14, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deployed two bombers and accompanying aircraft in a bilateral air exercise with Japan Self-Defense Forces fighters to demonstrate the consistent... MORE

Washington Guard, Royal Thai Army Aviators Share Expertise
April 14, 2023 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Washington Army National Guard aviators conducted a State Partnership Program exchange with counterparts from the Royal Thai Army (RTA) in Lopburi, Thailand, in March.“The... MORE

U.S., Philippine Leaders Vow Further Alliance Progress
April 13, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The United States and the Philippines have made rapid strides in upgrading their alliance, and are charging ahead to do more, defense leaders from both countries said at the Pentagon... MORE

Joint Press Statement for the 22nd Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue
April 13, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) held the 22nd Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) from April 11-12, 2023... MORE

U.S. Forces Japan, 374th Leaders Thank Kanoya Team, Local Leaders
April 13, 2023 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and 374th Airlift Wing command teams visited Kanoya Air Base, Japan, to acknowledge the Airmen of the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance... MORE

U.S. Army Japan Renames Headquarters to Honor Past Leader
April 13, 2023 — CAMP ZAMA, JAPAN -- U.S. Army Japan Headquarters Building 101 was renamed the General Maxwell D. Taylor Building during a memorialization ceremony, April 11, 2023.The U.S. Army Japan (USARJ)... MORE

U.S., Japan Conduct Bilateral Aviation Exercise
April 13, 2023 — SEA OF Japan -- U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral aviation integration exercise on April 13, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to... MORE

Readout of U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
April 13, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III co-chaired the third U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue... MORE

Leaders Discuss Partnership Between U.S., Philippines
April 12, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- U.S. and Philippine leaders met today to discuss the nations' military, economic and humanitarian partnership at a meeting in Washington.Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary... MORE

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Operates in the Philippine Sea
April 12, 2023 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) is conducting a full spectrum of multi-domain and integrated operations in the Philippine Sea.The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68),... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Host US, Japan Civil Engineer Key Leader Engagement Forum
April 12, 2023 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Airmen from U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) recently participated in a civil engineer-focused discussion featuring key... MORE

3rd ASOS Prepares Airmen Beyond Tactical Edge with Arctic Training Exercise
April 12, 2023 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) participated in a training exercise at Delta Junction, Alaska, March 20-24, 2023.The training... MORE

Task Force 76/3 Hosts Commanders Conference
April 12, 2023 — SASEBO, Japan -- Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 hosted a commanders conference April 6-7 at ESG 7 Det Sasebo headquarters to synchronize U.S. Seventh Fleet unit and warfare commanders with current... MORE

7th Fleet Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea
April 11, 2023 — SPRATLY ISLANDS, South China Sea -- On April 10, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Spratly... MORE

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Operates in the Philippine Sea
April 11, 2023 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) is conducting a full spectrum of multi-domain and integrated operations in the Philippine Sea.The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68),... MORE

Task Force 71 Focuses on Future of the Surface Force at 2023 SWO Summit
April 11, 2023 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 held its annual Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Summit from April 3-7 in Yokosuka, Japan.The Yokosuka SWO Summit is... MORE

Upgraded F-16 Rejoins 8th Fighter Wing
April 11, 2023 — OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFNS) -- After receiving the first phase of one of the largest modernization efforts in U.S. Air Force F-16 program history, an upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon rejoined the... MORE

United States – Japan – Republic of Korea Defense Trilateral Talks
April 11, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner will host Japan Director General for Defense Policy Masuda Kazuo, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Deputy... MORE