26 April 2025 USINDOPACOM hosts SECNAV John C. Phelan HONOLULU, Hawaii — U.S. Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan’s visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters underscores the Department of the Navy’s renewed focus on innovation, joint interoperability, and strategic sustainment in the Indo-Pacific region...
25 April 2025 USINDOPACOM Observes Anzac Day HONOLULU, Hawaii — Military and civilian leaders from across the Indo-Pacific region came together on April 25 to observe the Anzac Day commemorations in Hawaii to recognize the service and sacrifice of New Zealand and Australian service members in military operations...
25 April 2025 Consular Corps of Hawaii Visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command HONOLULU, Hawaii — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomed the Consular Corps of Hawaii to connect with leadership at USINDOPACOM headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 22, 2025...
25 April 2025 U.S. and Australian Forces Conduct Joint Sail SOUTH CHINA SEA — The U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a joint sail in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, April 25...
25 April 2025 Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Conducts Maritime Operations in the Philippine Sea PHILIPPINE SEA — The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, led by its flag ship Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), is operating in the Philippine Sea following a scheduled port visit to Guam, demonstrating the ship’s operational readiness and the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a secure and...
25 April 2025 421st EFS bolsters Kadena’s fighter presence KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, touched down at Kadena Air Base, April 24, 2025, completing the latest round of U.S. Air Force fighter deployments to the Pacific...
25 April 2025 Seventh Air Force to extend Super Squadron test for second year, expand scope OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — Seventh Air Force is set to extend its “Super Squadron” test for a second phase in October 2025 after recently receiving approval by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The test examines Seventh Air Force’s ability to increase combat force generation and maximize...
24 April 2025 MAKO Sentry 2025-2: Generating Warfighting Capability and Lethality in the Pacific CORONADO, Calif. — Over 300 Navy Reserve Component Sailors on staff at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), U.S. 7th Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet and U.S. 10th Fleet participated in MAKO Sentry 2025-2 in Coronado, California, and other Department of Defense locations including Norfolk, Virginia, Denver, Colorado,...
24 April 2025 New Heights: 3rd MAW Marines, squadrons earn top aviation awards MIRAMAR, Calif. — Marines and squadrons from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been recognized with 12 Marine Corps Aviation Association 2025 Aviation Awards, honoring their exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment. The highly competitive awards program spans 30 categories across...
22 April 2025 Philippine, US Troops Sharpen Anti-Armor Skills Together FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines — Philippine Army soldiers from the 5th and 7th Infantry Divisions trained alongside U.S. Army troops assigned to the 25th Infantry Division during an Anti-Armor Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) as part of Exercise Salaknib 2025, strengthening tactical cooperation...