PACOM

Secretary Austin Joins Defense Leaders at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue

SINGAPORE, Singapore (June 2, 2023) - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gathers for a group photo with the defense leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2023. While at the security conference, Secretary Austin will meet with key leaders to advance U.S. defense partnerships across the region in support of our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, anchored in ASEAN centrality. Flickr

Adm. Aquilino Speaks at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue

SINGAPORE (June 2, 2023) - Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks with members of the Southeast Asian Young Leaders Programme during a lunch hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, as part of the Shangri-La Dialogue. The Shangri-La Dialogue is a defense summit focused on the Asia-Pacific region where ministers and representatives gather to discuss pressing security challenges and engage in bilateral talks. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, fighting to win. Flickr

Artillery Relocation Training Program Continues at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Japan

MIYAGI, Japan (May 28, 2023) - U.S. Marines fire an M777 Howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.1 at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi, Japan, May 29, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse live-fire operations across a range of climates and conditions, providing lethal combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The Marines are currently deployed with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. Flickr

U.S., Philippine, and Japanese Coast Guards Come Together in Manila

MANILA, Philippines (June 1, 2023) - Capt. Brian Krautler, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), addresses the media following Stratton’s arrival to Manila, Philippines, for a trilateral engagement with the Philippine and Japan Coast Guards, June 1. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific under U.S. Navy 7th Fleet command to serve as a non-escalatory asset for the promotion of a rules-based order in the maritime domain by engaging with partner nations and allies in the region. Flickr

USS Ronald Reagan Conducts Operations in the Philippine Sea

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 31, 2023) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launches as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, prepares to launch on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, May 31, 2023. The Royal Maces conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Flickr

U.S. Army and Air Force Personnel Participate in Small Unit Ranger Tactics Course

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (May 29, 2023) - U.S. Army Soldiers with 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Air Force Airmen, conduct day seven which includes a three-mile run to the obstacle course and go through the course afterwards run back to Lightning Academy during Small Unit Ranger Tactics course at Lightning Academy, Hawaii, May 29, 2023. SURT is a three week course that serves as a progresive physical and tactical program to prepare students to be successful during the Ranger Assessment Phase and Darby Phase of Ranger School. Flickr

An E/A-18G Growler launches from the deck of the USS Nimitz

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 29, 2023) - An E/A-18G Growler from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Flickr

U.S. Marines and Sailors Participate in Artillery Relocation Training in Miyagi, Japan

MIYAGI, Japan (May 23, 2023) - U.S. Navy Corpsmen treat simulated casualties for a medical evacuation drill during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.1 at Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi, Japan, May 23, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse live-fire operations across a range of climates and conditions, providing combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The Corpsmen and Marines are currently deployed with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. Flickr

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 24, 2023) - Sailors assigned to the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 approach an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter aboard the flight deck of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) in the Philippine Sea, May 24. Shiloh is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan to support the security of the U.S. and its Allies in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Navy sailors conduct flight operations aboard the USS Nimitz

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 28, 2023) - U.S. Navy Sailors conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Flickr

USCG Trains Alongside Indonesian and Singaporean Partners

CHINA SEA (May 22, 2023) - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) conducts passing exercises with Indonesian Maritime Security Agency patrol boat KN Belut Laut-406 and Republic of Singapore Navy MSRV Bastion on May 22, 2023. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific to conduct engagements with regional allies and partner nations, to reinforce a rules-based order in the maritime domain. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Brett Cote) Flickr

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