Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, met with senior leaders from the Republic of Palau during a U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting held at Palau International Airport in AIRAI, March 5.

On Feb. 23, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) delivers supplies to the residents of Pagan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol.

On Feb. 22, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) returns from delivering supplies to the residents of Agrihan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol.

On Feb. 22, 2026, the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) stands for a photo as they prepare to deliver supplies to the residents of Agrihan Island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in coordination with the Northern Islands mayor's office and a routine Operation Rematau patrol.

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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.

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. David Apatang addresses military leaders during the CNMI Stakeholders meeting in Saipan, Dec. 4.

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Mark Weinstein and Cody Raymond, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmasters, drop humanitarian bundles.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, host an all-hands call with Sailors at Naval Base Guam theater, Nov. 19.

Commander, Naval Base Guam Capt. John Frye, right, and Virgilio Figueras, housing director for NBG, left, provide Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle a tour of unaccompanied housing on NBG, Nov. 19.

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.

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.

Guam Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, provide updates during the Civil-Military Coordination Council meeting at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Complex in Hagatna, Nov. 14.

The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew return to homeport Nov. 5, 2025, after a deployment of more than eight months that included scheduled drydock maintenance in Honolulu and activities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The cutter departed Guam on Feb. 24 and is the third Guam-based Fast Response Cutter to complete the significant systems overhaul.

The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 15, 2025.

The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and members of the Federated States of Micronesia National Police - Maritime Wing take a moment for a team photo at the pier in Pohnpei, FSM on Sept. 17, 2025, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and fisheries regulations.

Department of War officials, local government, and federal agencies meet for a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25.

Commander, Joint Task Force - Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, center, speaks with participants following the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Spencer Bull, Region Officer in Charge of Construction director for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Oceania, speaks to Tinian community members during an outreach meeting, Sept. 25.

The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew transits off Rota, CNMI, on Aug. 27, 2025.

The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) and USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) cross paths on Sept 1, 2025, off Guam.

The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew approaches Guam after conducting a transit to Rota and back with senior leaders aboard on Aug. 27, 2025.

The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) recovers the small boat after visiting to Rota on Aug. 27, 2025.

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18 March 2026

U.S. and Palau Deepen Security Cooperation Through Interagency Dialogue

AIRAI, Palau — Senior leaders from the Republic of Palau and representatives from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, along with U.S. interagency and law enforcement partners, convened for a productive U.S. – Palau Joint Committee Meeting at Palau International Airport on March 5...

05 February 2026

Palau, U.S. partner for Construction Industry Forum; share economic opportunities with Palau business community

KOROR, Palau — Representatives from the U.S. Department of War, Republic of Palau, and the Palau Chamber of Commerce partnered to host a Construction Industry Forum at the Palau Community College in Koror, Jan. 19...

29 September 2025

CNMI, DOW leaders strengthen partnerships on Saipan, Tinian

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — Leaders from the Department of War, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government, federal agencies, and community representatives gathered for a CNMI Stakeholders Meeting in Garapan, Saipan, Sept. 24-25...

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U.S. and Palau Deepen Security Cooperation Through Interagency Dialogue

Palau, U.S. partner for Construction Industry Forum; share economic opportunities with Palau business community

CNMI, DOW leaders strengthen partnerships on Saipan, Tinian