Indo-Pacific health alliance for security

The Indo-Pacific health alliance for security (IPhsa) plays a critical role in enhancing health security across the Indo-Pacific region by fostering collaboration between civilian and military sectors. Through integrated efforts, IPhsa helps mitigate global health security threats and strengthen national and regional resilience. By bolstering the capacity of civilian and military entities, IPhsa aims to strengthen partnerships, counter malign influences, and improve readiness, ultimately contributing to peace, security, and prosperity in a free and resilient Indo-Pacific.

Vision: To integrate civil-military cooperation and sustained health security partnerships contributing to a prepared and resilient Indo-Pacific region.

Mission: To counter global health security threats, strengthen regional resilience, and expand civil-military collaboration with like-minded partners and to enhance shared capabilities to safeguard the Indo-Pacific region.

For any questions or additional details, please feel free to reach out to us at IPhsa@us.navy.mil

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OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2025) — Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation before aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025. The...

Lightning strikes… then refuels

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Japan (Dec. 30, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, MAG-12, 1st MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station...

U.S. Marines perform ordnance loading and refueling

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 30, 2025) — U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit One (EODMU1), fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, during a drill on the flight...

Abraham Lincoln conducts EOD exercise

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 26, 2025) — An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 26, 2025. The Abraham...

Abraham Lincoln conducts routine operations

JAPAN (Dec. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, sets up security during a casualty evacuation drill during Fuji Viper 26.2...

Fuji Viper 26.2 | V16 Casualty Evacuation

SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 18, 2025) — Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 2-23 Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, conduct a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise, honing their combat skills through realistic training scenarios.

Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Execute Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise

SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 11, 2025) — Charlie Battery 1-38 Field Artillery Regiment fires the first rocket from the new M270A2 Multi Launch Rocket System, becoming the first unit to utilize the new equipment in a live fire setting on the Korean Peninsula at...

“Steel Rain” on the Peninsula: M270A2 MLRS Conducts Inaugural Live Fire in Korea

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 19, 2025) — U.S. Navy Sailors direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 19, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln...

USS Abraham Lincoln conducts flight operations in Philippine Sea

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2025) — An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 16, 2025. The...

Abraham Lincoln conducts routine flight operations

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4),...

Boxer conducts flight operations

SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 15, 2025) — U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment advance to a covered position during a company live-fire iteration at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. Infantry platoons...

1-38 Infantry Trains During Combined

HONOLULU (Dec. 7, 2025) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) conducts a pass-in-review during the 84th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Dec. 7, 2025. The...

84th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony

BALTIMORE (Dec. 14, 2025) — Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Reis of the U.S. Army Parachute Team lands for a demonstration parachute jump on 13 December 2025 for the Army Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. (U.S. Army photo by Megan Hackett)

U.S. Army Golden Knights drop in to 2025 Army Navy Game

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-ropes from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during helicopter rope suspension techniques training...

11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Fast-Rope Training Aboard USS Boxer

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 , 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), flagship of the Tripoli...

31st MEU | F-35B Fight Operations aboard USS Tripoli

PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 9, 2025) — Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits while underway in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 10, 2025. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a...

George Washington’s Starry Night

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 7, 20258) — U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 , 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to load ordinance onto an F-35B Lightning II aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault...

31st MEU | F-35B Lightning II Ordinance Load

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 8, 2025) — A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, adjusts their PEQ-15 laser device before conducting a...

Korea Viper 26.1 | 4th Marines Conduct Live Fire Range

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM (Dec. 10, 2025) — From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Mark Weinstein and Cody Raymond, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmasters, drop humanitarian bundles during an airdrop as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2025...

374 AEW conduct airdrop over Federated States of Micronesia during OCD25

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2025) — U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 32 with to Assault Craft Unit 5, embarks Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during shore to ship operations in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2025. The 11th Marine...

11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Ship to Shore Movement

CAMP CASEY, South Korea (Dec. 4, 2025) — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zhiyuan Jiang, section chief, B Battery, 6-37 Field Artillery Regiment, 210 Field Artillery Brigade, fires 240B machine gun during a live fire exercise at Montana Range near Paju, South...

6-37 Field Artillery Regiment conducts Live Fire Exercise

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 2, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands during flight operations aboard the forward-deployed...

31st MEU | VMM-265 (Rein.) conducts Flight Ops aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7)

Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager Dr. Andre Stridiron, visits ground ranges used by joint services and the Japan Self Defense Force at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, October 30, 2025. — 251030-N-N0132-1004

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Participants in the III Marine Expeditionary Force Unmanned Systems Branch instructor course, and Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager Dr. Andre Stridiron, display unmanned aircraft systems manufactured during the course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, October 30, 2025. — 251030-N-N0132-1003

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III Marine Expeditionary Force personnel meet with Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager Dr. Andre Stridiron to brief him on their small unmanned aircraft systems virtual trainer equipment and course, and demonstrate their capability to design, manufacture, repair, and deploy small unmanned systems, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, October 30, 2025. — 251030-N-N0132-1002

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Camp Hansen Range Control personnel brief Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager Dr. Andre Stridiron on PMTEC investments such as Land Mobile Network upgrades and UHF/VHF radios in their operations room, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, October 30, 2025. — 251030-N-N0132-1001

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Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager Dr. Andre Stridiron meets with key leaders and representatives from United States Forces Japan and other USINDOPACOM stakeholders to discuss PMTEC investments, and joint service live, virtual and constructive training integration, October 28, 2025 at Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni. — 251028-N-N0132-1001

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Dr. Andre Stridiron, Program Manager, Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (r), converses with Japan Self Defense Force personnel (l to r) Col. Mishima Takeshi, Director, 2nd Force Structuring Division (Space & Cyber), ASO, Maj. Hayashi Tsuyoshi and Lt. Col. Ishida Takama at the U.S.-Japan Interoperability Management Board 25-2 closing plenary session at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, October 23, 2025. — 251020-N-N0132-1001.J

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lanie Celeschi, 355th Mission Generation Force Element intelligence analyst, creates products from scratch to ensure the readiness of pilots to operate in support of Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 25 in Guam, July 21, 2025. — 251001-N-N0132-1001

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PMTEC Enhances Realism and Effectiveness of Balikatan 2025

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PMTEC team members, including Dr Andre Stridiron, Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Program Manager, meet with Cobra Gold 2025 Counter-UAS participants at the Phu Lam Yai Training Area, Thailand — Cobra Gold 2025: How PMTEC Shapes Future Operations Through Collaborative Training

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation team hosts panel at 2025 Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference in Honolulu, March 4, 2025. — 250304-D-QB805-1001

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December 2025

IPhsa coming to Japan in 2025!

Japan has agreed to host IPhsa during the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, December 2-5^th! For any questions or additional details, please feel free to reach out to us at IPhsa@us.navy.mil.

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Spotlight: Papua New Guinea

Summer 2025

U.S. Navy heading to PNG for Pacific Partnership medical mission

The Pacific Partnership (PP) mission is the U.S. Navy’s largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. One of the planned 2025 PP stops will be PNG where the medical component of the mission will include clinical support in areas such as dentistry and optometry, community health engagements, public health improvement strategies, and veterinary engagements. These efforts are designed to enhance capabilities and regional interoperability, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships throughout the Indo-Pacific.

April 2025

U.S. WRAIR-AFRMIS, ADF Biosurveillance partnership with PNG

The U.S. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (WRAIR-AFRIMS), Australian Defense Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute (ADFMIDI) are conducting a 10-year study in partnership with Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) and their families. This study (2019-2029) focuses on Biosurveillance of vector-borne diseases and drug-resistant bacteria, including malaria, around PNGDF bases. Each year, as part of exercise “No Sick Soljia”, this partnership carries out a focal screen-and-treat effort over a 6-week period at selected PNGDF bases. This initiative strengthens partnerships and fosters interoperability between US, Australia and PNG.

October 18, 2024

U.S. Air Force PACIFIC ANGEL – medical engagement with PNGDF

The U.S. Air Force, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) PACIFIC ANGEL held 26-30 August 2024 focused on enhancing disaster preparedness, medical capabilities, and regional cooperation among the U.S., PNG Defense Force (PNGDF), and partners from Australia and France. The exercise included key discussions on aeromedical evacuation (AE), public health, trauma care and austere medicine, and mental health support. AE SMEs from the USAF, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and French Armed Forces of the New Caledonia (FANC) conducted hands-on demonstrations with PNGDF personnel, focusing on patient movement, trauma care, and live flight operations using various aircraft. These efforts significantly improved PNGDF’s capacity to manage AE operations in disaster situations, fostering stronger interoperability.

April 11, 2024

U.S. Army surgical detachment works alongside PNG doctors

Members of the U.S. Army's 135th Forward Resuscitative and Surgical Detachment, 65th Medical Brigade deployed to Papua New Guinea’s Port Moresby General Hospital (POMGEN), enhancing trauma care. Working in a resource-constrained environment, the team collaborated with local medical staff to exchange expertise, build interoperability, and adapt to high-demand scenarios. This surgical rotation was facilitated by the Defense Cooperation Agreement which was signed in May 2023 and ratified in August 2023.

August 2023

U.S. Navy Biosurveillance collaboration with PNG

U.S. Navy Medical Research Unit - Indo Pacific (NAMRU-IP) in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea's National Department of Health and Central Public Health Laboratory launched a Biosurveillance project in August 2023, focusing on respiratory and febrile illness. The study spans Port Moresby General Hospital, six civilian clinics and two PNG Defense Force barracks clinics, identifying pathogens such as dengue, malaria, influenza and SARS-CoV-2. BioFire FilmArray PCR testing in Central Public Health Laboratory is a major milestone for PNG.

IPhsa News

Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation before aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025 — Lightning strikes… then refuels

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U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, MAG-12, 1st MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 30, 2025. — U.S. Marines perform ordnance loading and refueling

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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit One (EODMU1), fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, during a drill on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 30, 2025. — Abraham Lincoln conducts EOD exercise

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An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 26, 2025. — Abraham Lincoln conducts routine operations

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A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, sets up security during a casualty evacuation drill during Fuji Viper 26.2 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 12, 2025. — Fuji Viper 26.2 | V16 Casualty Evacuation

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Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 2-23 Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, conduct a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise, honing their combat skills through realistic training scenarios. — Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Execute Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise

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Charlie Battery 1-38 Field Artillery Regiment fires the first rocket from the new M270A2 Multi Launch Rocket System, becoming the first unit to utilize the new equipment in a live fire setting on the Korean Peninsula at Rocket Valley, South Korea, Dec. 11, 2025. — “Steel Rain” on the Peninsula: M270A2 MLRS Conducts Inaugural Live Fire in Korea

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U.S. Navy Sailors direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 19, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathaly Cruz) — USS Abraham Lincoln conducts flight operations in Philippine Sea

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 16, 2025. — Abraham Lincoln conducts routine flight operations

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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Dec. 12, 2025. — Boxer conducts flight operations

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U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment advance to a covered position during a company live-fire iteration at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. — 1-38 Infantry Trains During Combined

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) conducts a pass-in-review during the 84th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Dec. 7, 2025. — 84th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony

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Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Reis of the U.S. Army Parachute Team lands for a demonstration parachute jump on 13 December 2025 for the Army Navy game. — U.S. Army Golden Knights drop in to 2025 Army Navy Game

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A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-ropes from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 12, 2025. — 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Fast-Rope Training Aboard USS Boxer

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Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits while underway in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 10, 2025. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. ( — George Washington’s Starry Night

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U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 , 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to load ordinance onto an F-35B Lightning II aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), flagship of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group, Dec. 7, 2025, while conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations — 31st MEU | F-35B Lightning II Ordinance Load

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From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Mark Weinstein and Cody Raymond, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmasters, drop humanitarian bundles. — 374 AEW conduct airdrop over Federated States of Micronesia during OCD25

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U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 32 with to Assault Craft Unit 5, embarks Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during shore to ship operations in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 3, 2025. — 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Ship to Shore Movement

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zhiyuan Jiang, section chief, B Battery, 6-37 Field Artillery Regiment, 210 Field Artillery Brigade, fires 240B machine gun during a live fire exercise at Montana Range near Paju, South Korea, Nov. 4, 2025. — 6-37 Field Artillery Regiment conducts Live Fire Exercise

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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands during flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), flagship of the Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group, Dec. 2, 2025, while conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations. — 31st MEU | VMM-265 (Rein.) conducts Flight Ops aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7)

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams jump from an MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine countermeasures squadron 15 (HM-15) during a helicopter casting exercise as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA, Nov. 22, 2025. — Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA

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U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, patrol on an obstacle course during Operation Odyssey Stormbreaker III at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. — 7th Communication Battalion Marines conduct jungle endurance obstacles at Jungle Warfare Training Center

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An F-35B Lighting II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, lands on the flight deck during flight operations aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Nov. 28, 2025. — USS Tripoli Conducts F-35 Lightning Flight Operations

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U.S. Sailors attach a cargo hook to an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 26, 2025. — Wayne E. Meyer Conducts Flight Operations

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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II flies over clouds. — Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

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U.S. Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 25, 2025. — Nimitz Sailors Conduct Flight Operations

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The weapons squad from C Co. 4-9 Infantry engages designated targets during a platoon live fire exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea. — C CO 4-9 Infantry Conducts Live Fire Exercise at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex

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An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Nov. 23, 2025. — Abraham Lincoln conducts flight operations

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A C-17 aircraft delivers cargo over a drop zone. — U.S. Air Force, Army complete airdrops during JPMRC 26-01

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U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, run in formation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025 — MAG-12 Marines run 250 miles commemorating Marine Corps’ 250th birthday

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Three U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron depart for the Super Squadron Phase 2 test at Osan Air Base in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. — Pantons depart Kunsan for Super Squadron Phase 2

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Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming its role in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025. — USS Asheville (SSN 758) returns to homeport

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Soldiers aboard a boat flying an American flag transit a body of water as other boats converge in the area, with lingering smoke and tree-scaped land in the background. — Champion Brigade Wet Gap Crossing

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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga, leads United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Fitzgerald (centre-right), Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate, INS Sahyadri (centre-left), and Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, during Exercise MALABAR 25 off the coast of Guam. — Australia, India, Japan and U.S. Forces Participate in Exercise Malabar 2025

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a local exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 17, 2025. — A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a local exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 17, 2025

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U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conduct a mission sortie during a three-month deployment to U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. — F-15Es Complete Historic Forward Operations from Diego Garcia

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dawson Dauzat, a high mobility artillery rocket system operator assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, operates an M240B machine gun during a live-fire mission at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 26, 2025. — U.S. Marines Conduct HIMARS Live-Fire on Combined Arms Training Center, Fuji

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U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a freefall jump during parachute operations training over Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 26, 2025. — 31st MEU | 1st LAR conducts a Live Fire Range

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron flies over the Pacific Ocean during a refueling mission in preparation of Exercise Bushido Guardian 2025 near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. — F-35 Refueling Operations over the Pacific

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A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30, two U.S. Air Force F-35s, two RAAF F-35s and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15Js fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean prior to the start of Exercise Bushido Guardian (BG) 25 near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. — Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devin McRae, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, waits for arrival at a drop zone before releasing container delivery systems from a KC-130J Super Hercules during an air delivery operation for Resolute Dragon 25 at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23, 2025. — U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group conduct aerial deliveries during Resolute Dragon 2

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U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participate in force-on-force training during Resolute Dragon 25 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. — RD25 | 12th LCT’s Akuma Co Participates in a Force-on-Force Day 1

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U.S. Army Missouri National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment and Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel conduct tactical maneuver training as part of Orient Shield 25 at Sekiyama Training Area, Niigata, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. — Orient Shield 25: Tactical Maneuver Training

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.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing perform a hot seat switch during Resolute Dragon 25 on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. — U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members refuel AH-64 Apaches with MV-22B Ospreys

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Goodrich, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a signal for refueling during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 on Ie Shima, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. — U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members refuel AH-64 Apaches with MV-22B Ospreys

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A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II jet with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing 5, conducts field carrier landing practice at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. — Navy and Marine jets fly at MCAS Iwakuni

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Freedom Edge 25 over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 16, 2025. — Freedom Edge 25

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.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fire the FGM-148 Javelin during Resolute Dragon 25 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. — RD 25 | 12th LCT and 8th Division Execute a Bilateral Live-Fire Range

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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flies over Saga Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025, during exercise Resolute Dragon 25. — U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force operate forward arming, refueling point

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U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, wait for a fire mission during Resolute Dragon 25 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 13, 2025. — RD25 | 12th Littoral Combat Team Mortar Range

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U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) – Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25, Sept. 16. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate a shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki) — U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea navies sail during Exercise Freedom Edge in U.S. 7th Fleet

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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, jumps off a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, above Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. — Every Jump Matters: 31st RQS enhances rescue readiness at Yokota

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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ashley Oscar, from Atlanta, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Korie Espenschied, from Beach City, Ohio, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) observe a U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter from the 2nd Squadron, 6th Calvary Regiment assigned to the 25th CAB take off from the flight deck of the America during a joint aviation training exercise with the U.S. Army, boosting interoperability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region Sept. 11 — USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Joint Army AH-64E Apache Helicopter Exercise

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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fly in formation during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 off of the coast of Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. — U.S., Japan forces fly together during Resolute Dragon 25

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A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing guides an MV-22B Osprey after landing at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 8, 2025. — VMM-262 arrives at JMSDF Kanoya Air Base

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A honor guard consisting the Guam Police Department, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and a 36th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, present the colors during a Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 11, 2025. — Team Andersen honors 9/11’s 24th anniversary, remembers the fallen

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U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2025. — Marines with MWSS-172, HMH-462 fly in formation

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IPhsa Reports and Agreements

IPhsa Summary Report 6-8 May 2025

The following report summarizes the three day IPhsa event hosted by Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) in Port Moresby, co-chaired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).

2025 Terms of Reference of the IPhsa

This document provides terms of reference for the IPhsa (8 May 2025) to include the following signatories: U.S., Australia and Papua New Guinea.

IPhsa Readout ICMM 26 September 2024

IPhsa at the 45th International Committee for Military Medicine World Congress, 26 September 2024, Brisbane Australia.

Military-Civilian Health Security Summit Summary Report 16-17 June 2024

The following report encapsulates the key highlights, outcomes, and action points that emerged from the IPhsa working group meeting. By harnessing the expertise and dedication of the participants, this initiative aims to create a robust alliance that will contribute to building health security resilience in the region.

2024 Terms of Reference of the IPhsa

This document provides terms of reference for the IPhsa (17 June 2024).

IPhsa Summary Report 18-19 July 2023

2022 Memorandum of Cooperation Between USINDOPACOM and Australian Defence Force

The U.S Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), a represented by the Jo7, and the Australian Defense Force (ADF), as represented by the Joint Health Command (JHC) share a joint interest in fostering and advancing health security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Resources

National Civil-Military Health Collaboration Framework for Strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness

World Health Organization: This report highlights the critical role of military assistance in responding to natural and environmental disasters, as well as public health emergencies. It emphasizes the importance of civil-military collaboration in enhancing emergency preparedness and response, advocating for stronger partnerships between public health and military sectors to optimize resources and coordination.

Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework

World Health Organization: The document outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing public health emergencies in the Asia Pacific region, which includes diverse health threats like infectious diseases, climate-related disasters, and antimicrobial resistance. Building on past frameworks, the document introduces a six-domain approach encompassing leadership, preparedness, response, resilience, support, and continuous improvement to strengthen regional health security systems.