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Task Force Ashland Marines, Sailors Conduct Combined Arms Live Fire Range During Exercise Cobra Gold 26

THAILAND (March 5, 2026) — Republic of Korea Marine Corps Sgt. Seungno Kim, a squad leader assigned to Firearms Company, 82nd Battalion, 8th Brigade,...

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Pushing Each Other to the Limit: Hawaii Guardsmen Battle for Best Warrior Honors

WAIMANALO, Hawaii (March 6, 2026) — U.S. Army Spc. Danton D. Dacquel, an allied trades specialist assigned to Bravo Company, 29th Brigade Support...

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CTG 73.6, UCT TWO, RTN Dive Unit One, ROKN UCT conduct underwater evolution

SATTAHIP, Thailand (Feb. 25, 2026) — U.S. Navy Divers, assigned to Commander, Task Group 73.6/Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1 (CTG 73.6/MDSU 1, Co....

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Iron Fist 26 | 31st MEU conducts raid alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force

OKINAWA, Japan (March 6, 2026) — U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary...

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U.S., Japan conduct joint airborne operations during Airborne 26

SHIZUOKA, Japan (March 4, 2026) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s containerized delivery system bundles drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super...

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USS Tripoli Conducts Group Sail during Operation Iron Fist

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 1, 2026) — San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), top, left, Japan...

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11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct an Amphibious Assault from USS Portland

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2026) — U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a CH-53E Super...

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U.S. Marines with 12th LCT Execute a CALFEX

RODRIGUEZ LIVE-FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea (Feb. 28, 2026) — U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Metcalf, a machine gunner with 12th Littoral Combat...

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USS Boxer, USNS Patuxent Conduct RAS

U.S. 3RD FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 1, 2026) — Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) approaches Henry J. Kaiser-class...

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USS Comstock, 11th MEU conduct well deck ops in Pacific Ocean

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2026) — A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, docks...

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers keynote remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from more than 30 nations during a four-day discussion in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

The Australian Defence Force, the Japan Self-Defence Force, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command convened for the 3rd Multilateral Joint Staff Talks here, March 2-3.

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more than 30 nations visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2025.

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more than 30 nations attend the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement for a four-day discussion in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2025.

Karena Lyons, Pacific Community director of partnership, integration and resource mobilization, delivers remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from more than 30 nations in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 10, 2025

President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. delivers keynote remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from over 30 nations in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a panel discussion at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 13, 2026.

Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, second from the left, and other military component representatives participate in the “Accelerating Multi-Domain Deterrence Needs for the Indo-Pacific” panel at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2026.

Lt. Gen. James Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, center right, and other military component representatives participate in the “Accelerating Multi-Domain Deterrence Needs for the Indo-Pacific” panel at the Honolulu Defense Forum in Honolulu, Jan. 12, 2026.

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3/11/2026

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Washington Guard, Royal Thai Army Strengthen Ties With Stryker Leader Exchange

CHON BURI PROVINCE, Thailand – Six soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard partnered with members of the Royal Thai Army to conduct a Stryker Leader Course subject matter expert exchange Jan. 19-Feb. 6 that strengthened tactical knowledge and reinforced the long-standing relationship between the two forces.
3/11/2026

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US - Royal Thai Army Kick Off Hanuman Guardian 26

LOPBURI, Thailand — U.S. Army and Royal Thai Army soldiers participated in the opening ceremony for Exercise Hanuman Guardian 2026 at the Ban Di Lang training area in Lopburi, Thailand, March 9, 2026. The annual bilateral exercise, now in its 17th iteration, brings together forces from both nations for 12 days of training designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce the long-standing alliance between the United States and Thailand.
3/11/2026

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USS Mustin to forward deploy to Japan

KANAGAWA, JAPAN — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) will forward deploy to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. This move will be a permanent change of station for the crew and family members.
3/10/2026

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Iron Fist 26: U.S., Japanese forces hold bilateral drills to increase readiness

CAMP HANSEN, Japan — U.S. and Japanese forces conducted large-scale amphibious exercises on the islands of Tanegashima and Okinawa on March 2 and March 4, as part of Iron Fist 26. In a significant display of integrated power, members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade and the 3rd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment planned and trained alongside U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
3/9/2026

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Multinational Forces Arrive for Exercise Freedom Shield 2026 - Reaffirming Commitment to Stability

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States (U.S.), in collaboration with the United Nations Command (UNC), have commenced the annual Freedom Shield 26 (FS26) exercise from March 9-19, 2026.
3/9/2026

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U.S. Space Forces - Korea launches space component operations for Freedom Shield 26

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Space Forces - Korea kicked off space component operations for Freedom Shield 26, an annual defense-focused exercise conducted by the Republic of Korea and United States, in collaboration with the United Nations Command from March 9-19, 2026.
3/9/2026

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Seventh Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force begin Freedom Shield 26

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — The Seventh Air Force, alongside Republic of Korea Airforce partners, will participate in exercise Freedom Shield 26 from March 9-19, 2026.
3/9/2026

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Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, U.S. kick off anti-submarine warfare exercise Sea Dragon 2026

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Two U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft, one each from Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 and VP-45, were joined by one P-8I from the Indian Navy (IN), one P-1 from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), two P-8A from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and one P-8A from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) for the start of multinational exercise Sea Dragon 2026 at Andersen Air Force Base, March 9.
3/7/2026

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Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 coming to a close

RAYONG, Thailand —The joint multinational military Exercise Cobra Gold 2026, held annually in Thailand, successfully concluded after two weeks of intensive training, humanitarian efforts, and cultural exchanges.
3/7/2026

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The National Guard nurtures their friendship with partner nations during Exercise Cobra Gold 2026

RAYONG, Thailand – The National Guard does more than serve during natural disasters and times of war or civil unrest; it also strengthens the bonds between the U.S. and its international partners, as demonstrated through the guard’s participation in Exercise Cobra Gold 2026.