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Guam Air National Guard’s newest Squadron hits major readiness milestone

Guam National Guard Public Affairs — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:07:00 GMT

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (June 4, 2026) — The 293rd Combat Communications “Gåmson” Squadron has reached a major milestone by passing its first comprehensive readiness evaluation, known as an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) inspection. This achievement proves the unit is prepared for action and highlights the growing need for strong, reliable communications in the Indo-Pacific region.

RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 kicks off

Senior Airman Maria Washler, Regional Media Center - Japan — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:55:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 commenced on May 28, 2026, bringing together more than 2,100 service members from the United States and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

MRF-D 26: Partner forces forge deeper bonds through Kiwi flight support

Gunnery Sgt. Nathanael Carberry, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:38:00 GMT

DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — It was a textbook example of “human interoperability,” the reliance on direct relationship-building to overcome challenges. This personal coordination, rooted in common goals, proved to be the catalyst for a massive, multi-national movement of troops and equipment.

III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group concludes Kaiju Rain 26

2nd Lt. Lea Pohalski, III MEF Information Group — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:45:00 GMT

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan — III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group concluded Kaiju Rain 26 on May 31, 2026. This was the second iteration of the exercise, building upon multi-domain information capabilities to strengthen warfighting readiness in support of III MEF and the Joint Force.

U.S. Navy, ROK Navy complete 2026 ROK-US Combined Mine Warfare Exercise

Lt. Matthew Cox, Commander, Task Force 77 — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:37:00 GMT

POHANG, South Korea — The U.S. Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) concluded the 2026 ROK-U.S. Combined Mine Warfare Exercise in the vicinity of Pohang, April 20-24, 2026.

U.S., Australia, Japan begin Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026

1st Lt. Chase Fortier, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:00 GMT

TOWNSVILLE, Australia — Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026 officially commenced today following an opening ceremony that brought together forces from the United States, Australia, and Japan. Scheduled from May 29 to July 3, 2026, the exercise serves as a premier training venue to build a cohesive, multi-national force capable of operating seamlessly across the Indo-Pacific's complex environments.

USS Springfield returns home to Naval Base Guam

Commander, Submarine Squadron — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:55:00 GMT

NAVAL BASE GUAM — Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam, May 31, after completing a routine deployment in the Western Pacific.

Enduring Partners 2026 Enhances U.S.-Thai Collaborative Readiness Through Specialized Exchanges

Master Sgt. Brandy Burke, Washington Air National Guard — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:44 GMT

THAILAND — Military leaders from the United States and Thailand officially launched the fourth annual Enduring Partners exchange on June 1, 2026. The exchange, which runs June 1-12, 2026, represents a comprehensive synchronization of the Washington Air National Guard (WA ANG) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) across an increased number of training sites in both nations.

ROK–U.S. Professionals Exchange conducted in the Republic of Korea

U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs Office — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:26:00 GMT

REPUBLIC OF KOREA — The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Task Fleet Command and the Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center (PIC) conducted KITE 26 from April 21–23, bringing together Republic of Korea and United States personnel for a professional exchange focused on cooperation and shared learning.

Hawaiʻi Guard Concludes Statewide Storm Response

Rachel Blaire, Hawaiʻi National Guard — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:55:00 GMT

OAHU, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi National Guard concluded a multi-month, statewide response at the end of May after supporting communities affected by a series of powerful Kona Low storms and severe weather events in March and April.

Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: USINDOPACOM Leadership Deepens Ties at Shangri-La

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:47:00 GMT

SINGAPORE — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell IV, deputy commander of USINDOPACOM, joined Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth and his delegation to meet with senior military and government officials from allied and partner nations to address global security challenges, deepen relationships, and strengthen partnerships at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 29–31, 2026.

Two Decades of Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: Pacific Partnership 2026 mission begins

Courtesy Story — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:14:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO — Pacific Partnership, the U.S. Navy’s largest annual maritime humanitarian and civic assistance effort conducted in the Indo-Pacific, officially began with the departure of U.S. personnel from San Diego to the mission coordinating hub in the Philippines, May 27, 2026.

Brunson visits 5th Air Force and U.S. Army Japan

Col. Ryan Donald, U.S. Forces Korea — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:58:00 GMT

JAPAN — U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, traveled to Japan on May 20 for engagements with senior U.S. military leaders to advance regional security cooperation and reinforce the alliance posture across Northeast Asia.

Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs — Sun, 31 May 2026 01:12:00 GMT

SOUTH CHINA SEA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Coast Guard conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, May 26-30, 2026. This activity demonstrated a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S., Australia, Japan begin Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026

1st Lt. Chase Fortier, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:29:00 GMT

Kaiju Rain 26: 7th Communication Battalion Marines strengthen expeditionary communications on Okinawa

Cpl. Meshaq Hylton, III MEF Information Group — Fri, 29 May 2026 03:07:00 GMT

OKINAWA, Japan — Rain hammered against camouflage netting as Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, packed antennas, secured satellite equipment and loaded communications gear into waiting tactical vehicles during Kaiju Rain 26, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2026.

U.S., Canadian, and Japanese Coast Guards complete joint search and rescue exercise in Strait of Juan de Fuca

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:52:00 GMT

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard conducted a trilateral search and rescue exercise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Victoria, British Columbia on May 21.

Wolf Pack executes Bev. Sent. 26-3

Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman, 8th Fighter Wing — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:43:00 GMT

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — The Wolf Pack conducted the latest iteration of its readiness exercises, Beverly Sentinel 26-3, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 18-20, 2026.

MRF-SEA Marines and Sailors reflect on sacrifice during visit to Bataan

Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy Marine Rotational Force , Southeast Asia — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:20:00 GMT

MANILA, Philippines — Exhausted, starving and surrounded, more than 75,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered on the Bataan Peninsula on April 9, 1942, unaware they were about to endure one of the most brutal atrocities of World War II. Forced to march nearly 65 miles under the scorching Philippine sun with little food and water, thousands died during what would become known as the Bataan Death March.

Air Chief Symposium concludes with focus on strengthening airpower, alliances

Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs — Wed, 27 May 2026 01:51:00 GMT

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.

U.S. Navy News Feed

Guam Air National Guard’s newest Squadron hits major readiness milestone

RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 kicks off

MRF-D 26: Partner forces forge deeper bonds through Kiwi flight support

III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group concludes Kaiju Rain 26

U.S. Navy, ROK Navy complete 2026 ROK-US Combined Mine Warfare Exercise

U.S., Australia, Japan begin Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026

USS Springfield returns home to Naval Base Guam

Enduring Partners 2026 Enhances U.S.-Thai Collaborative Readiness Through Specialized Exchanges

ROK–U.S. Professionals Exchange conducted in the Republic of Korea

Hawaiʻi Guard Concludes Statewide Storm Response

Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: USINDOPACOM Leadership Deepens Ties at Shangri-La

Two Decades of Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific: Pacific Partnership 2026 mission begins

Brunson visits 5th Air Force and U.S. Army Japan

Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

U.S., Australia, Japan begin Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026

Kaiju Rain 26: 7th Communication Battalion Marines strengthen expeditionary communications on Okinawa

U.S., Canadian, and Japanese Coast Guards complete joint search and rescue exercise in Strait of Juan de Fuca

Wolf Pack executes Bev. Sent. 26-3

MRF-SEA Marines and Sailors reflect on sacrifice during visit to Bataan

Air Chief Symposium concludes with focus on strengthening airpower, alliances

Kaiju Rain 26: 7th Communication Battalion Marines strengthen expeditionary communications on Okinawa