28 March 2025 President of the Republic of Palau visits Hawaii CAMP SMITH, Hawaii — Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomed President of the Republic of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters for the U.S.-Palau Joint Committee Meeting at Camp H.M. Smith, March 27-28. ...
31 December 2024 Update 1: U.S. Coast Guard assists Republic of Palau in search for 8 missing divers Eight divers reported missing on Dec. 26, 2024, near Peleliu Corner, a renowned dive site off Peleliu Island in Palau, were found alive on Dec. 27. The discovery came after a collaborative search effort led by Republic of Palau authorities with support from the U.S. Coast Guard...
31 October 2024 Guam Guard State Partnership Program holds inaugural event in Palau The Guam National Guard’s new State Partnership program with the Republic of Palau held its first event from Oct. 28-31, with Soldiers and Airmen assessing emergency action plans and communications capabilities around the island...
04 October 2024 USCGC Oliver Henry completes strategic patrol in Palauan waters, strengthening regional security and maritime partnerships The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) completed a two-week patrol from Sept. 16 – 30, 2024, as part of Operation Rematau, contributing to maritime security, domain awareness and the enhancement of strategic partnerships between the United States and the Republic of Palau...
01 October 2024 United States Coast Guard, Republic of Palau deepen partnership at Joint Committee Meeting in Peleliu The Republic of Palau and the United States reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared history at the Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) held from September 13 to 18, 2024, in Peleliu, with participation from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam...
19 September 2024 U.S. Coast Guard supports, strengthens partnership with Republic of Palau partners in response to illicit maritime activity concerns U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam (FMSG) and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point dispatched personnel and equipment to enact the agreement between the U.S. and Palau Concerning Operational Cooperation to Suppress Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity (U.S. – Palau Bilateral...
16 September 2024 Pacific Marines, Embassy, Palau Government Commemorate Past, Look to Future The United States Marine Corps, alongside the U.S. Embassy Koror and the President of the Republic of Palau, co-host the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Peleliu with a ceremony honoring those who served on the island and in the broader Pacific Theater during World War II...
16 August 2024 USS Blue Ridge and Commander, 7th Fleet Depart Koror, Palau U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Koror, Palau, after following a scheduled port visit, Aug. 10 - 14, 2024...
03 August 2024 Koa Moana 24 Marines and Palauan Community Rally for Anti-Human Trafficking 5K on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons In a compelling display of international collaboration and community spirit, U.S. Marines from Koa Moana 24 joined with the Palauan community on July 30, 2024 to observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons...
30 July 2024 U.S. Embassy Koror and Indo-Pacific Command Strengthens Palau Law Enforcement Capabilities Through Narcotics Investigations Course A week-long Narcotics Investigations Course concluded on May 3, 2024, in Koror, Palau...