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Hanuman Guardian | US - Royal Thai Army Conduct Air Assault into Military Operation Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) Training

LOP BURI, Thailand (March 13, 2026) — Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division...

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BM26: Firefighters respond to simulated aircraft emergency

OKINAWA, Japan (March 12, 2026) — U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during a USAF-led...

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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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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

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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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USCGC Frederick Hatch conducts security mission, serves Northern Mariana Islands communities during 20-day patrol

SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) patrolled more than 500 miles of U.S. waters from Guam to the remote Northern Mariana Islands during a 20-day operation to secure U.S. waters, deter illegal migration, and enforce federal law across one of the nation’s most expansive maritime regions.
3/17/2026

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Hanuman Guardian | 5-20 Infantry Conducts Live Fire in Lopburi

LOPBURI, Thailand — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 1-2 SBCT, deliberately moved across rugged terrain during a live-fire exercise, part of Hanuman Guardian 2026, March 12, 2026.
3/17/2026

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U.S. Space Forces - Korea demonstrates space warfighting partnership, readiness at Cobra Gold 26

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Space Forces - Korea participated in the 45th iteration of Cobra Gold, Feb. 23 to March 6, demonstrating the component field command’s readiness by further developing robust partnerships and cross component space capabilities within the Indo-Pacific.
3/16/2026

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Eighth Army, ROK Army forge combined readiness in Freedom Shield 26 river-crossing exercise

SOUTH KOREA — Demonstrating their combined strength and readiness, the U.S. Eighth Army and the Republic of Korea Army executed a dynamic river-crossing exercise on March 14, a key event within the annual Freedom Shield 26 exercise. This demanding training is a visible symbol of the U.S. commitment to the defense of Korea and regional stability, proving that our forces are ready to deter conflict.
3/16/2026

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star completes Operation Deep Freeze 2026 mission, departs Antarctica

SOUTHERN OCEAN — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departed McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, on March 1, after operating for 55 days below the Antarctic Circle and traveling 14,000 miles in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2026.
3/16/2026

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Flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet arrives in Manila, Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Manila, Philippines for a scheduled port visit, March 16, 2026. Blue Ridge's last visit to Manila was in 2024.
3/14/2026

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USINDOPACOM statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on March 14th, 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
3/13/2026

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US Soldiers learn jungle survival from RTA Special Warfare Instructor

LOPBURI, Thailand — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 444th Engineer Company, 479th Engineer Battalion and soldiers from 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division conducted jungle survival training with the Royal Thai Army on March 11,2026 during Hanuman Guardian 2026 in Lopburi, Thailand.
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.