28 April 2025 Blue Ridge Arrives in Nouméa, New Caledonia NOUMÉA, New Caledonia – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Nouméa, New Caledonia for a routine port visit April 26, 2025. This is Blue Ridge’s first visit to the city since 2011...
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 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 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 USS America Earns Fifth Consecutive Battle Effectiveness Award SASEBO, Japan — Sailors and Marines assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) received the 2024 Battle Effectiveness Award, for fiscal year 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year the ship has earned this prestigious recognition...
16 April 2025 Tamiok Strike 2025 Begins With Opening Ceremony PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – More than 200 U.S. Soldiers and Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers gather on Murray Barracks Parade Field to officially start exercise Tamiok Strike 2025 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, April 14, 2025...
14 April 2025 New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command HONOLULU, Hawaii — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, April 14, 2025...
14 April 2025 Tiger Triumph nears conclusion with large-scale amphibious operation training KAKINADA, India (April 11, 2025) – Nearly 1,000 U.S. and Indian military personnel took part in a large-scale amphibious landing drill on Kakinada Beach in Andhra Pradesh, India, on April 11, 2025, for the culminating event in Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025...