Called by many names throughout its 28-year history, Ulchi Freedom Guardian kicked off once again Aug. 18 and continues through Aug. 29. The largest computerized command and control exercise in the world, UFG focuses on increasing the readiness and interoperability of Republic of Korea and U.S...

Two members assigned to 7th Air...

Two B-1B Lancers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Jan. 18-24, as part of the United States Air Force's regular training and engagements with key partners in the region...

The 317th Airlift Wing successfully completed an expanded Maximum Endurance Operation to Guam with two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks, June 4, 2024...

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- U.S. service members from the 317th Airlift Wing from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment from Vicenza, Italy, commemorated members of the allied forces in World War II during a ceremony marking the 75th Anniversary of the...

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit Dec. 31 (local time) in accordance with international law. The ships' transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free...

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...

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Maritime forces from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), Indian Navy and the U.S. Navy concluded exercise Malabar 2019 October 4.The annual, multinational, maritime training exercise included participation from P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the “Mad Foxes” of Patrol Squadron...

GULF OF BENGAL -- Ships from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy commenced drills with French Navy aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) and its escort ships while sailing through the Gulf of Bengal, May 16.Named after an 18th century...

TAIWAN STRAIT – A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Feb. 27, 2023 (local time). The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows including within the Taiwan Strait. By operating within the Taiwan Strait in...