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8th FW hosts bilateral Peninsula-wide munitions load competition
October 18, 2023 — Munitions Airmen from Osan AB and Kunsan AB competed at Pen Fest, the annual bilateral munitions load crew competition, Oct. 14... MORE

A weapons load crew member, coordinates the position of a munition with his team members during Pen Fest, the annual bilateral munitions load crew competition, at Kunsan Air Base

The United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands Sign Three Compact of Free Association-Related Agreement
October 17, 2023 — On October 16, the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands signed three agreements related to the U.S.-Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Compact of Free Association: (1) an Agreement to Amend the Compact, as Amended, (2) a new Fiscal Procedures Agreement, and (3) a new Trust Fund Agreement... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam sends delegation to Republic of Marshall Islands, assuming expanded role as primary facilitator of longstanding relationship
October 17, 2023 — Capt. Nicholas Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam (CGFM/SG), led a delegation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), one of the three former U.S. trust territories under the Compact of Free Association (COFA) the week of Sept. 18, 2023... MORE

Capt. Nicholas Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam (CGFM/SG), and members of the CGFM/SG Compact of Free Association team stand for a photo with members of the RMI Trust Company on Sept. 20, 2023. The Trust Company is responsible for maintaining the flag registry of commercial vessels, one of the leading registries in the world. Simmons led a delegation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), one of the three former U.S. trust territories under the Compact of Free Association. The visit underscores CGFM/SG's strengthened role as the primary facilitator of the cooperative relationship between the U.S. Coast Guard and the RMI, reinforcing longstanding ties. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

36th FS participates in CTFN23
October 17, 2023 — Cope Taufan, a bilateral training event between the United States Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force, has recently concluded on Sept. 29th, 2023... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron soars in the air space above Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, as it departs for Malaysia in support of Cope Taufan 23, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral routine training event conducted in Malaysia with the Royal Malaysian Air Force. PACAF has collaborated with RMAF since early the 1980s and has continued to strengthen ties, demonstrating the U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero)

III Marine Expeditionary Force participates in Resolute Dragon 23 Field Training Exercise
October 16, 2023 — III Marine Expeditionary Force began participation in the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 with an opening ceremony on Oct. 14. RD 23 FTX, spanning from Oct. 14 to Oct 31, 2023, is the third iteration of the bilateral exercise hosted by III MEF and the Japan Ground Self-Defense and will feature forces in multiple locations across Japan... MORE

U.S. and Japanese national flags are presented during the opening ceremony for the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 held at Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023.

US military participates in Seoul ADEX 23 with flyovers, aerial demonstrations, static displays
October 16, 2023 — The United States military will be represented at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, or Seoul ADEX 23, Oct. 17-22 at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., taxis an F-22 Raptor following a demonstration at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition media day at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023.

Malaysia hosts, Sultan opens Indo-Pacific Medical Health Exchange 2023
October 12, 2023 — More than 580 medical-military leaders representing 24 nations from the Indo-Pacific region converged on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange 2023 from September 26-29,... MORE

U.S. Army and Malaysian Armed Forces medics litter carry a mock-patient from an ambulance to a field hospital recently handed over from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to the MAF during Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 28, 2023. IPMHE is a biannual multilateral health engagement that allows medical professionals to exchange and share information amongst Allies and partners to discuss shared issues and concerns, and enhance regional interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hughes/Released)

Premier US Army CBRNE command supports ROK-US Alliance on 70th anniversary
October 12, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Defense’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) formation continues to support the Republic of Korea-United States Alliance as it marks its... MORE

Maj. Nicholas A. Magno (right) from the U.S. Army's 1st Area Medical Laboratory performs hands-on training in the Republic of Korea Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Command field analytical biology laboratory. Soldiers from the 1st Area Medical Laboratory trained with South Korean troops from the Republic of Korea CBRN Defense Command at their headquarters outside of the South Korean capital of Seoul. Courtesy photo.

7th Fleet Aircraft Transits Taiwan Strait
October 12, 2023 — A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on October 12 (local time). By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United... MORE

Navy Hospital Ship Departs for Pacific Partnership 2024-1
October 11, 2023 — SAN DIEGO – The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed San Diego, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Oct. 10.The U.S. Navy will join allied and partner... MORE

The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) gets underway in support of Pacific Partnership 2024-1 from Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 10, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 18th 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 2nd Class David Negron)

U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers participate in Pacific Partnership 2023
October 11, 2023 — ALAMEDA, Calif. — Pacific Partnership returned this summer featuring servicemembers of the U.S. Coast Guard to support mission stops in Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia.Now in its 18th year, Pacific... MORE

Capt. Joseph Dransfield, Pacific Partnership 2023 Deputy Mission Commander, U.S. Navy, Filipino Coast Guard and Filipino Navy pose for a group photo after water search and rescue exercise at San Fernando Coast Guard Station, Aug 29. Now in its 18th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Alexander)

U.S. Coast Guard reopens commercial ports in wake of Typhoon Bolaven
October 11, 2023 — SANTA RITA, Guam – In a swift response to the passage of Typhoon Bolaven, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has officially reopened the crucial commercial ports of Guam, Rota, and... MORE

Lt. j.g. Deb King leads an incident management team meeting at U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam on Oct. 11, 2023, as the assembled team discusses steps to address the impacts of Typhoon Bolaven. The group included members of FM/SG, Base Guam, DOL-X, USCGC Hickory (WLB 212), and U.S. Coast Guard District 14. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Japan, Republic of Korea Counterparts for Second Trilateral Discussion
October 10, 2023 — Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted the second trilateral meeting in 2023 with Fleet commanders from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on board USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Oct. 8... MORE

AT SEA (Oct. 8, 2023) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Akira Saito, left, Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet, JMSDF, Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, center, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and Republic of Korea Navy (ROK-N) Vice Adm. Myung-soo Kim, Commander, ROK-N Fleet pose for a photo alongside leadership from Commander, Task Force 70 (CTF 70).

Collaboration at Indo-Pacific military health exchange enhances interoperability
October 10, 2023 — More than 500 health professionals from 24 nations, including the U.S., converged at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, September 26 to September 29, to share experiences and increase interoperability among military health teams... MORE

Image of service members listening to a presentation.

Pacific Partnership 2023 Returns to Papua New Guinea
October 10, 2023 — Pacific Partnership has arrived in Papua New Guinea to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific, Oct. 9... MORE

Pacific Partnership 2023 and Papua New Guinea Defense Force leadership pose for a photo at Kumul Leadership Center during Pacific Partnership 2023, Oct. 9.

Eagles swap to maintain dynamic fighter presence at Kadena
October 5, 2023 — F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States... MORE

Crew chief completes a post flight check of an F-15C Eagle.

WAANG, ORANG, and Royal Thai Air Force participate in first ever Enduring Partners engagement
October 5, 2023 — Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing and the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing participated in the first ever Enduring Partners engagement with the Royal Thai Air Force Sept. 11-21 at Korat Royal Thai Air Base in Thailand... MORE

F-15 Eagles from the 142nd Wing, Portland, Oregon and F-16 Vipers from the Royal Thai Air Force fly in formation over Korat Air Base Royal Kingdom of Thailand during Enduring Partners 2023, Sept. 20, 2023. The two-week engagement served as an opportunity to gain valuable training through combined dissimilar air combat training, air-to-air refueling and ground-controlled interception for the Washington and Oregon Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force. Within two weeks, all participants improved combat readiness and combined and joint interoperability, while enhancing strong defense relations and the State Partnership Program between the two countries.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yuki Klein)

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru
October 4, 2023 — Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru to the Pentagon today during... MORE

Pacific Marines Exercise Stand-In-Force Operations
October 4, 2023 — Pacific Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific along with forces from I Marine Expeditionary Force, III MEF, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and the Hawaii Air National Guard demonstrated Stand-in-Force capabilities during Force Design Integration Exercise, Sept. 25-28, 2023... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps F-35s with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to take off during a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) exercise that U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174 (MWSS-174), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, are participating in during Force Design Integration Exercise (FDIE) at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Sept. 27, 2023. A FARP is used to extend the capabilities of rotary or fixed-wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling without having to fall back to a forward operating base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Logan Beeney)

Priority Theater’s Senior Enlisted Leaders Strengthen Partnership at Largest Ever Indo-Pacific Armies Gathering
October 3, 2023 — NEW DELHI, India - The Indo-Pacific's most experienced and trusted senior enlisted leaders gathered for the 9th Senior Enlisted Leadership Forum (SELF), Sep. 26-27, in New Delhi, India, to discuss... MORE