17 March 2026 USCGC Frederick Hatch conducts security mission, serves Northern Mariana Islands communities during 20-day patrol SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) patrolled more than 500 miles of U.S. waters from Guam to the remote Northern Mariana Islands during a 20-day operation to secure U.S. waters, deter illegal migration, and enforce federal law across one of the nation’s most expansive...
17 March 2026 Hanuman Guardian | 5-20 Infantry Conducts Live Fire in Lopburi LOPBURI, Thailand — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 1-2 SBCT, deliberately moved across rugged terrain during a live-fire exercise, part of Hanuman Guardian 2026, March 12, 2026...
17 March 2026 U.S. Space Forces - Korea demonstrates space warfighting partnership, readiness at Cobra Gold 26 OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — U.S. Space Forces - Korea participated in the 45th iteration of Cobra Gold, Feb. 23 to March 6, demonstrating the component field command’s readiness by further developing robust partnerships and cross component space capabilities within the Indo-Pacific...
16 March 2026 Eighth Army, ROK Army forge combined readiness in Freedom Shield 26 river-crossing exercise SOUTH KOREA — Demonstrating their combined strength and readiness, the U.S. Eighth Army and the Republic of Korea Army executed a dynamic river-crossing exercise on March 14, a key event within the annual Freedom Shield 26 exercise. This demanding training is a visible symbol of the U.S. commitment...
16 March 2026 U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star completes Operation Deep Freeze 2026 mission, departs Antarctica SOUTHERN OCEAN — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departed McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, on March 1, after operating for 55 days below the Antarctic Circle and traveling 14,000 miles in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2026...
16 March 2026 Flagship of U.S. 7th Fleet arrives in Manila, Philippines MANILA, Philippines — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Manila, Philippines for a scheduled port visit, March 16, 2026. Blue Ridge's last visit to Manila was in 2024...
14 March 2026 USINDOPACOM statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles on March 14th, 2026. We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or...
13 March 2026 US Soldiers learn jungle survival from RTA Special Warfare Instructor LOPBURI, Thailand — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 444th Engineer Company, 479th Engineer Battalion and soldiers from 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division conducted jungle survival training with the Royal Thai Army on March 11,2026 during Hanuman Guardian 2026 in...
11 March 2026 Washington Guard, Royal Thai Army Strengthen Ties With Stryker Leader Exchange CHON BURI PROVINCE, Thailand – Six soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard partnered with members of the Royal Thai Army to conduct a Stryker Leader Course subject matter expert exchange Jan. 19-Feb. 6 that strengthened tactical knowledge and reinforced the long-standing relationship...
11 March 2026 US - Royal Thai Army Kick Off Hanuman Guardian 26 LOPBURI, Thailand — U.S. Army and Royal Thai Army soldiers participated in the opening ceremony for Exercise Hanuman Guardian 2026 at the Ban Di Lang training area in Lopburi, Thailand, March 9, 2026. The annual bilateral exercise, now in its 17th iteration, brings together forces from both nations...