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...

TUMON, Guam — In a significant move to bolster regional security, representatives from 11 allied and partner nations, along with members of the U.S. Armed Forces and civilian organizations, gathered in Guam for the second annual Multilateral Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) Symposium, August 3-6,...

BARRIGADA, Guam — Guardsmen from the Guam National Guard and the Washington National Guard recently conducted Exercise Alupang ACE in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 in Palau as part of Guam’s partnership with that country through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership...

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — The 317th Airlift Wing concluded operations as the sole tactical airlift unit in Exercise Valiant Shield, providing rapid global mobility solutions across the Pacific region June 18 to July 4, 2026...

NAVAL BASE GUAM — Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, July 10, 2026, as part of the U.S. Navy's strategic laydown of forces in the Pacific...