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George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 1, 2026) — A CMV-22B Osprey, attached to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, prepares for take off on the flight...

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Salaknib 2026: 2-27 IR Train Platoon Level Night Capabilities

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines (May 28, 2026) — U.S. Army Pfc. Tristan Fuhrman a soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile...

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Salaknib 2026: 2-27 IN Unleashes Precision Lethality

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines (May 26, 2026) — A U.S. Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry...

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USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 25, 2026) — An EA-18 Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, lands on the flight deck...

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Balikatan 2026: Allied SOF conduct friendship jumps

LAOAG, LUZON, Philippines (May 4, 2026) — Joint Special Operations Command, Armed Forces Philippines operators conduct military free fall training...

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USS George Washington conducts flight ops in Philippine Sea

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 25, 2026) — An F-35C Lighting II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, prepares to take off from...

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Salaknib 2026: Final air assault operation to close out JPMRC-X

PHILIPPINES (May 19, 2026) — A U.S. Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment engages the opposing force during the Joint Pacific...

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Salaknib 2026: Multinational Forces Enhance Interoperability During JPMRC-X Air Assault

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines (May 17, 2026) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to 2nd Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, pull security...

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Salaknib 2026: Multinational Forces Enhance Interoperability During JPMRC-X Air Assault

TARLAC, Philippines (May 17, 2026) — U.S. Army Cpl. Jonathan Zyk, a crew chief assigned to the 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, guides...

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Salaknib 2026: 2-27 Infantry Navigate Challenging Terrain

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines (May 12, 2026) — U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry...

 
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  • 6/1/2026
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    Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: USINDOPACOM Leadership Deepens Ties at Shangri-La

    Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, deputy commander of USINDOPACOM, joined Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth and his delegation to meet with senior military and government officials from allied and partner nations to address global security challenges, deepen relationships, and strengthen partnerships at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 29–31, 2026.
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    Two Decades of Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: Pacific Partnership 2026 mission begins

    SAN DIEGO — Pacific Partnership, the U.S. Navy’s largest annual maritime humanitarian and civic assistance effort conducted in the Indo-Pacific, officially began with the departure of U.S. personnel from San Diego to the mission coordinating hub in the Philippines, May 27, 2026.
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    Brunson visits 5th Air Force and U.S. Army Japan

    JAPAN — U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, traveled to Japan on May 20 for engagements with senior U.S. military leaders to advance regional security cooperation and reinforce the alliance posture across Northeast Asia.
  • 5/30/2026
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    Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

    SOUTH CHINA SEA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Coast Guard conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, May 26-30, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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    U.S., Australia, Japan begin Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026

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    U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted representatives from the People’s Liberation Army – Navy for the semi-annual Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group

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@INDOPACOM Adm. Paparo & Lt. Gen. Rowell attend the #ShangriLaDialogue in Singapore for 20+ bilateral engagements with allies & partners from 40+ nations — advancing a free and open #IndoPacific. 🤝🌏 Full story: https://t.co/satDAubG8k https://t.co/NlQzy7R6d0 @INDOPACOM Adm. Paparo & Lt. Gen. Rowell attend the #ShangriLaDialogue in Singapore for 20+ bilateral engagements with allies & partners from 40+ nations — advancing a free and open #IndoPacific. 🤝🌏 Full story: https://t.co/satDAubG8k https://t.co/NlQzy7R6d0
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RT @MinisteroDifesa: #Singapore A margine dello #ShangriLaDialogue 2026 #SLD26 #IISS_SLD26, il Ministro @GuidoCrosetto ha incontrato l’Ammi…
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RT @SpokespersonMoD: Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh interacted with Commander, US @INDOPACOM Admiral Samuel J Paparo on the side…
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RT @Official13thMEU: Visit. Board. Search. Seize. 🚁🚢 #Marines with #TheFighting13th conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training, reh…
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 25th Infantry Division conduct a platoon live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Salaknib 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Exercise Salaknib highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness https://t.co/HvaLNZd5qd U.S. Soldiers assigned to 25th Infantry Division conduct a platoon live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Salaknib 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Exercise Salaknib highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness https://t.co/HvaLNZd5qd
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U.S. Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct flight operations while underway in the Philippine Sea. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the https://t.co/p0ptegHjPL U.S. Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conduct flight operations while underway in the Philippine Sea. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington is the https://t.co/p0ptegHjPL
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U.S. Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George https://t.co/sA0VgL5cwJ U.S. Sailors conduct flight operations on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWACSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George https://t.co/sA0VgL5cwJ
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RT @1stMAW_Marines: ☔ Rainy Day Departure U.S. #Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey, AH-1Z Viper, UH-1Y Venom #aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group…
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“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on May 26, 2026.  We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. https://t.co/yjk2wxNTxt “The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on May 26, 2026.  We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. https://t.co/yjk2wxNTxt
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RT @1stMAW_Marines: Keeping Wings Ready 🚁 U.S. #Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36 maintain MV-22B #Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion ai…
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U.S. Marines compete in the Okinawa Intramural Shooting Competition (OIMC) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The OIMC is a multi-day competition where Marines stationed on Okinawa compete in a variety of shooting drills using rifles and pistols, testing their marksmanship skills https://t.co/Gbm8mwGzlI U.S. Marines compete in the Okinawa Intramural Shooting Competition (OIMC) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The OIMC is a multi-day competition where Marines stationed on Okinawa compete in a variety of shooting drills using rifles and pistols, testing their marksmanship skills https://t.co/Gbm8mwGzlI
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Service members of the U.S. Army, the Philippines Army and the New Zealand Army conduct a multinational forces air assault as part of the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, https://t.co/w9kcaB2MQ7 Service members of the U.S. Army, the Philippines Army and the New Zealand Army conduct a multinational forces air assault as part of the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, https://t.co/w9kcaB2MQ7
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RT @3d_Marine_Div: Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team rehearse fast-rope techniques during fast-rope and rappel qualification at Camp H…
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U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and service members with the French Armed Forces conduct platoon attack drills as part of Exercise Tagata Toa in Plum, New Caledonia. Exercise Tagata Toa 26 is a high-intensity, regimental-level, combined arms exercise hosted https://t.co/vWP7rbP4gf U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and service members with the French Armed Forces conduct platoon attack drills as part of Exercise Tagata Toa in Plum, New Caledonia. Exercise Tagata Toa 26 is a high-intensity, regimental-level, combined arms exercise hosted https://t.co/vWP7rbP4gf
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RT @1stMAW_Marines: Distance, Accuracy, Readiness 🎯 U.S. #Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 sharpen their #marksmanship skills…
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 25th Infantry Division execute gun raid training for the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise (JPMRC-X) at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, integrates U.S., Philippine, and partner forces in https://t.co/dinJHF4pUg U.S. Soldiers assigned to 25th Infantry Division execute gun raid training for the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise (JPMRC-X) at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, integrates U.S., Philippine, and partner forces in https://t.co/dinJHF4pUg
 

 

 

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