CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — U.S. Pacific Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. George Rowell concluded a regional visit to Palau, Solomon Islands, and Indonesia to reinforce key alliances, support regional security architectures, and promote readiness exercises in the theater from Aug. 31 until Sept. 9,...

KOROR, Palau — U.S. Navy divers completed the removal and at-sea disposal of three abandoned derelict vessels (ADV) and significant hazardous material in Koror, Palau, as part of Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26), Aug. 30, 2026...

MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — In a significant step to bolster security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) officially joined the Department of War’s State Partnership Program (SPP) during a formal signing ceremony held on Tuesday, Aug. 25, in...

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Aug. 20, 2026) — U.S. Army medical professionals from Tripler Army Medical Center partnered with the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Oceania Engagement Team (OET) to conduct a two-day medical civic action program (MEDCAP) in Honiara, Solomon Islands that provided hearing...

We are aware of the recent missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, these events do not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Valiant Shield 26 brought together air, surface, and subsurface assets in coordinated live strikes, hypersonic launches and a vast live, virtual and constructive training environment. Grounded in the U.S. Pacific Command framework of peace through strength, the...

KOROR, Republic of Palau — Reflecting a steadfast commitment to the safety, health, and welfare of the people of Palau, U.S. Army Pacific forces integrated a real-world humanitarian mission into Exercise Tenacious Archer 26, leveraging a joint, multi-component of Active Duty, Army Reserve, and...

PALAU — U.S. Soldiers and Marines conducted integrated air and missile defense training during the multi-day exercise Tenacious Archer 2026 in Airai, Palau, strengthening joint interoperability and validating the command relationships, communications and tactical coordination required to respond to...