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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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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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Salaknib 2026: Task Force Saber and 25th Infantry Division Artillery (DIVARTY) conduct Sling Load Operation

PHILIPPINES (May 16, 2026) — A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Task Force Saber, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares to land a...

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Salaknib 2026: Task Force Saber conducts Cold and Hot Load Training with 3rd Mobile Brigade and Philippine Army, 1st Brigade Combat Team

PHILIPPINES (May 13, 2026) — U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division run onto a...

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Salaknib 2026: 2-27 Infantry begins the advance at JPMRC-X

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines (May 10, 2026) — U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry...

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Balikatan 2026: U.S. Marines, Philippine marines conduct live-fire exercise

APORAWAN, Philippines (April 27, 2026) — U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and...

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Salaknib 2026: 2nd Bn., 35th Inf. Regt. Sling Load Training

PHILIPPINES (May 9, 20261) — U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, sling...

 
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Adm. David Johnston AC RAN, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, left, and Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, render a salute during the Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, May 6, 2026. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon) USINDOPACOM strengthens alliance while attending MILREPS forum in Australia
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Adm. David Johnston AC RAN, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, left, and Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, render a salute during a ceremonial welcome at the Russell Offices for U.S. Australia MILREPs Forum in Canberra, Australia, May 5, 2026. The U.S.-Australia MILREPs Forum is a critical senior military engagement that aligns defense priorities and establishes a foundation for the Australia–United States Ministerial Consultations, the principal forum through which allied leadership elevates the alliance's most consequential bilateral decisions to the highest levels of government. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon) USINDOPACOM strengthens alliance while attending MILREPS forum in Australia
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  • 5/26/2026
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    Air Chief Symposium concludes with focus on strengthening airpower, alliances

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Multilateral airpower integration characterized conversations and forum discussions attended by senior military leaders across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and North America during the 2026 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 12-15. 
  • 5/26/2026
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    USINDOPACOM statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches

    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. personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains
  • 5/21/2026
    News

    CSAF, CMSAF visit Hickam to drive readiness, synchronize mission focus

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited Team Hickam on May 13, to engage with Airmen and reinforce the value of flying and fixing aircraft to deter adversaries and, if necessary, fight and win.
  • 5/21/2026
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    CTF-73 Participates in SALVEX Korea 2026

    JINHAE NAVAL BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Navy divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 (MDSU-1) concluded Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) Korea 2026 alongside Australian maritime forces and Republic of Korea (ROK) forces at Jinhae Naval Base, April 6 - 10, 2026. The exercise marked the 42nd iteration of the long-standing multilateral training event, reinforcing decades of cooperation between the U.S. Navy and ROK Navy since its inception in 1985.
  • 5/20/2026
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    CATC Fuji HIMARS Live-Fire Training

    CAMP COURTNEY, Japan — U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, successfully conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire training event at Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), Camp Fuji on May 20, 2026. This training was designed to enhance the readiness and lethality of 3rd Marine Division Marines while adhering to the highest standards of safety, reinforcing the Corps’ commitment to regional security and the defense of Japan.

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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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RT @USARPAC: 25 ID Soldiers concluded Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exportable with a night air assault in the Philippines.…
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U.S. Soldiers assigned to 25th Infantry Division engage OPFOR during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. OPFOR is a military unit that simulates an enemy during training exercises that are used to https://t.co/3bo5VxxAcN U.S. Soldiers assigned to 25th Infantry Division engage OPFOR during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. OPFOR is a military unit that simulates an enemy during training exercises that are used to https://t.co/3bo5VxxAcN
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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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RT @JIATFWest: #JIATFWest and @usembassykl #DEAKualaLumpur, facilitated a Maritime Enforcement & Money Laundering Course for the Royal Mala…
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RT @USPacificFleet: A #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific requires sustained presence. USNS Alan Shepard delivers critical supplies to USS Boxer, provi…
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U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct a seizure of key terrain as part of Exercise Tagata Toa in Farino, New Caledonia. Exercise Tagata Toa 26 is a high-intensity, regimental-level, combined arms exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces in New https://t.co/opucct1xqC U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conduct a seizure of key terrain as part of Exercise Tagata Toa in Farino, New Caledonia. Exercise Tagata Toa 26 is a high-intensity, regimental-level, combined arms exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces in New https://t.co/opucct1xqC
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RT @EighthArmyKorea: Precision is the standard! Soldiers assigned to 3-2 General Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Bde., @2IN…
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U.S. Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct flight operations aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Indian Ocean. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis https://t.co/QBnsHbqNGA U.S. Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct flight operations aboard the USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Indian Ocean. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis https://t.co/QBnsHbqNGA
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RT @US7thFleet: Fleet Marine Force at Sea Marines conduct cable ladder training in the well deck of USS Portland while operating in the So…
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U.S. Marines the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct combat marksmanship aboard the USS Comstock (LSD 45) in the Indian Ocean. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response https://t.co/Z6l8ehLflH U.S. Marines the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct combat marksmanship aboard the USS Comstock (LSD 45) in the Indian Ocean. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response https://t.co/Z6l8ehLflH
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