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U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, detonate an explosive charge during an urban breaching range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025.

31st MEU | BLT 2/4 conducts urban breaching range

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Jan. 12, 2025.

USS Columbia (SSN 771) pulls into Naval Base Guam

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron line up on a flight line during an Elephant Walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2025.

BH 25-1: 909th ARS conducts elephant walk

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct fast rope training from MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor 262 (Rein.) at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15, 2025.

31st MEU | BLT 2/4 conducts Fast Rope Exercise

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, is secured on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 12, 2025.

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations in the South China Sea

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to conduct Howitzer M777A2 loading drills during lift operations at LZ Dodo, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Jan. 9, 2025.

31st MEU | CLB 31 Conducts M777 Howitzer Lift Exercise

Lt. Clint Vance, of Kalispell, Mont., signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 12, 2025.

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations in the South China Sea

Japan Ground Self-Defense paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during New Year’s Jump in Indo-Pacific 25, Jan. 12, 2025.

US, international airborne forces soar during New Year’s Jump

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during flight operations, Dec. 5, 2024.

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations at Sea

The Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team participates in a VBSS drill on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), Jan. 9, 2025.

USS Sterett conducts routine operations as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group

Singapore Army and US Army Talks Vital to Growing Partnership
January 16, 2025 — The Singapore Army-U.S. Army Staff Talks, held at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on January 8-9, 2025, reaffirm the enduring partnership between the United States and Singapore. This collaboration underscores our nation’s commitment to advancing defense cooperation and stability across the Indo-Pacific region... MORE

The Singaporean and U.S. Army Staff Talks held on January 8-9, 2025, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, represent the military partnership between the United States and Singapore, underscoring our commitment to enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts Commander’s Conference
January 16, 2025 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted more than 40 senior joint-force leaders for two days of engagements focused on strategy, capabilities, and force posture in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15-16, 2025... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers opening remarks to senior joint-force leaders attending the Commanders Conference at the USINDOPACOM Headquarters on Camp H. M. Smith in Hawaii, Jan. 15-16, 2025.

U.S. Naval intelligence officials visit the Philippines to strengthen partnership with key ally
January 16, 2025 — On January 14, U.S. Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Mr. Steve Parode and U.S. Assistant Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Ms. Sandra Brown conducted a strategic visit to the Philippines, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral cooperation between the U.S. Naval Intelligence Enterprise (NIE) and the armed forces of the Philippines... MORE

DDNI is greeted by members of the Philippines armed forces during an official visit to Manila on January 14, 2025.

BH 25-1: Fighting Falcons practice ACE
January 16, 2025 — The 18th Wing tested Agile Combat Employment objectives during a base-wide, routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 8-15, 2025... MORE

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Staff Tour the University of the Ryukyus New Facility
January 16, 2025 — 09 Jan. Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture. The newly built University of the Ryukus Hospital is on land that once housed U.S. military families... MORE

250109-N-DO281-1207 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 9, 2025) -- Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command leadership tours the new University of Ryukyus Hospital in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler)

Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory's Meeting With Australian Secretary of Defence Gregory Moriarty
January 15, 2025 — Department of Defense Spokesman Lt. Col. Garron Garn, USMC, provided the following readout:... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard deploys team to CNMI, Guam strengthening regional maritime security and partnerships
January 15, 2025 — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel, supported by Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco, completed a 22-day deployment across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to bolster regional maritime safety and security from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18, 2024... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel, supported by Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco, conduct recreational boating safety exams with CNMI's Department of Public Safety off Saipan, CNMI, on Dec. 4, 2024.

USS Higgins (DDG 76), HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) Conduct Bilateral Operations
January 15, 2025 — The U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) joined forces to conduct bilateral operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the South China Sea, Jan. 8-11... MORE

United States Ship Higgins (DDG76) and His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ottawa conduct manoeuvers in international waters during exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea on 11 January 2025. Photo Credit: Sailor 3rd Class Jacob Saunders, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight
January 15, 2025 — Fighter aircraft from Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025... MORE

Two U.S. B-1B Lancers are escorted by two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks Slam Eagles and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s in airspace between South Korea and Japan, Jan. 15, 2025.

USINDOPACOM Commander delivers keynote to Hawaii Military Affairs Council
January 15, 2025 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote address at the Hawaii Military Affairs Council’s Biannual State of the Indo-Pacific event in Honolulu, Jan. 14, 2024... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, answers questions at the Hawaii Military Affairs Council’s Biannual State of the Indo-Pacific event in Honolulu, Jan. 14, 2024. The Hawaii MAC advocates and liaisons with military commands to support and emphasize the military’s role and relevance in Hawaii, while identifying potential impacts to the defense industry, Hawaii’s businesses, and surrounding communities. 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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