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
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Philippine Sea, Dec. 7, 2024.
Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group conducts routine operations in the Philippine Sea
U.S. service members with Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) carry the casket for former President Jimmy Carter at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 4, 2025.
President Jimmy Carter State Funeral Ceremony
Sailors heave the messenger line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), Jan. 4, 2025.
USS Sterett conducts routine operations as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 3, 2025.
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations in the South China Sea
Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory's Meeting With Australian Secretary of Defence Gregory Moriarty
January 15, 2025
Readout graphic

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, 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
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
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. The increasingly steady and sophisticated trilateral interoperability of the three nations’ aerial and maritime forces strengthens their collective deterrence and defense postures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

USINDOPACOM Commander delivers keynote to Hawaii Military Affairs Council
January 15, 2025
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)

Joining forces for multilateral New Year’s Jump
January 14, 2025
Airborne Operations

Yama Sakura 87
January 14, 2025

Vermont Air National Guard deploys to Kadena
January 14, 2025
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis past Airman 1st Class Connor Blevins, 158th Fighter Wing crew chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2025.

BH 25-1: Kadena emergency responders stand strong
January 14, 2025
Firefighters respond to a simulated aircraft wreck.

Navy Names 2 Future Carriers After Presidents
January 14, 2025
A sailor surrounded by smoke holds two batons illuminated by yellow lights while signaling to an aircraft aboard a ship at sea in the dark.

Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory's Meeting With Australian Secretary of Defence Gregory Moriarty
January 15, 2025
Readout graphic

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, 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
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
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. The increasingly steady and sophisticated trilateral interoperability of the three nations’ aerial and maritime forces strengthens their collective deterrence and defense postures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

USINDOPACOM Commander delivers keynote to Hawaii Military Affairs Council
January 15, 2025
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)

Joining forces for multilateral New Year’s Jump
January 14, 2025
Airborne Operations

Yama Sakura 87
January 14, 2025

Vermont Air National Guard deploys to Kadena
January 14, 2025
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis past Airman 1st Class Connor Blevins, 158th Fighter Wing crew chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2025.

BH 25-1: Kadena emergency responders stand strong
January 14, 2025
Firefighters respond to a simulated aircraft wreck.

Navy Names 2 Future Carriers After Presidents
January 14, 2025
A sailor surrounded by smoke holds two batons illuminated by yellow lights while signaling to an aircraft aboard a ship at sea in the dark.

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