06 September 2023 USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton visits Japan First overseas visit demonstrates ironclad commitment to allies Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), held several key engagements with senior leaders in Japan, Sept. 1-4, as part of his first visit to the Western Pacific since becoming the USSTRATCOM commander...
06 September 2023 U.S., Philippine Navies conduct bilateral sail to enhance interoperability U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and Philippine Navy guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) conducted a bilateral sail in the South China Sea Sept. 4, to enhance the interoperability between the two navies...
05 September 2023 Tamiok Strike strengthens bonds between Wisconsin Guard, Papua New Guinea Capt. Michael Cuevas, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, reflected on the historic nature of his unit’s participation in Tamiok Strike 2023 — a two-week joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea...
01 September 2023 Operational Staff Exercise Super Garuda Shield Opening Ceremony The Super Garuda Shield 2023, operational staff exercise kicked off with an opening ceremony at the Warfighting Center in Surabaya, Indonesia this morning...
31 August 2023 Pacific Partnership 2023 Concludes Second Stop in Philippines Pacific Partnership has concluded its mission stop in San Fernando, August 30, at a closing ceremony hosted by provincial leadership at La Union High School...
31 August 2023 Readout of the 20th U.S.-India Military Cooperation Group U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka and Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Lt. Gen. Johnson P. Mathew co-chaired the 20th Military Cooperation Group (MCG) at United States Indo-Pacific Command at Camp...
30 August 2023 The United States and Malaysia Conclude Keris Aman 23 Peacekeeping Exercise Service members and representatives from more than 19 partner nations gathered for the closing ceremony of Exercise Keris Aman 23, co-hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), on Aug. 26 at the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre...
30 August 2023 Multinational defense leaders meet in Manila, talk ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific Military leaders from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and United States joined in Manila to further grow the cooperation that exists between the four nations, August 26-27...
30 August 2023 USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Launch We are aware of the ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launch highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s...
29 August 2023 U.S. and Republic of Palau sign agreement to strengthen ties with new chapter in maritime security and stewardship in the Pacific As part of a continued commitment to enhancing maritime governance and promoting regional sovereignty, representatives of the United States and the Republic of Palau signed an expanded bilateral law enforcement agreement on Aug. 23, 2023, on the sidelines of the Joint Heads of Pacific Security...