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U.S. Naval Special Warfare, Philippines NAVSOU Conduct Joint Combined Training Exchange
An Armed Forces of the Philippines service member rehearses securing a gas and oil platform during a joint combined exchange training (JCET) event with U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators in El Nido, Philippines, March 1, 2025. JCET events are designed to enhance bilateral relations, promote regional stability, and improve interoperability with allies and partners. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adeola Adetimehin)
March 14, 2025 - PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines — A West Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Unit and members of Philippines Naval Special Operation Units (NAVSOU) conducted a joint combined exchange training (JCET) exercise from Feb...

USAF, ROKAF and USN F-35s integrate during FS25
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting IIs fly in formation with two ROKAF F-35As during integration training as part of Freedom Shield 25, March 13, 2025. The event highlighted the capability of U.S. and ROK forces to seamlessly integrate advanced, fifth generations technology into air, ground and maritime operations, reinforcing their enhanced combined defense posture.
March 14, 2025 - OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], South Korea — U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs joined a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II for integration training during Freedom Shield 25, Mar. 13, 2025...

US, JGSDF strengthen interoperability during Airborne 25
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade descend from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over JGSDF East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 4, 2025, during Airborne 25. Airborne 25 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF. The exercise integrated six C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron carrying 215 JGSDF soldiers for an airdrop training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
March 14, 2025 - TOKYO, Japan — Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron supported the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade by delivering 215 Japanese paratroopers over the East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba City, Japan,...

USNS Wally Schirra Completes Major Maintenance at South Korean Shipyard
GYEONGSANGNAM-DO, Republic of Korea—Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) departs Hanwha Ocean shipyard after a seven-month overhaul at Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2025. (Courtesy photo)
March 13, 2025 - GYEONGSANGNAM-DO, South Korea — Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) completed a seven-month regular overhaul (ROH) at Hanwha Ocean, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of...

Space Forces Korea launches into Freedom Shield 25
March 12, 2025 - U.S. Space Forces-Korea is participating in Exercise Freedom Shield 25 and simultaneously executing Polaris Hammer 2025, from Mar. 10-21. As part of the exercise Space Force will demonstrate several key priorities including...
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