A CMV-22B Osprey, attached to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRM) 30, readies for takeoff on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 23. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) — USS George Washington conducts flight ops in Philippine Sea

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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Rebekah Hood, from Gilbert, Arizona, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) directs an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 on the flight deck of the America while conducting flight operations in the Tasman Sea, June 20. — USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Flight Operation

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Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) take in a line on the fo’c’sle during a sea and anchor detail in Yokosuka, Japan, June 21. The John Finn is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandria Esteban) — USS John Finn departs Yokosuka

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U.S. Army Soldiers from the Transformation in Contact enabled 2nd MBDE, 25th Infantry Division train alongside their Philippine 5th Infantry Division Partners in Operational Maneuver in Northern Luzon, Philippines, June 17, 2025. — Salaknib 25 | Operation Maneuver

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An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, lines up on a catapult on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 19, 2025. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) — USS George Washington conducts flight operations in Philippine Sea

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Sailors signal for an F/A-18F to launch off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 16, 2025. — U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

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A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests his L3Harris Binocular Night Vision Device (PVS-31) during a night live-fire deck shoot aboard amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), in the Timor Sea, June 12, 2025. — 31st MEU | Live-fire deck shoot aboard USS San Diego

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Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jeremy Valdez from Kaneohe, Hawaii, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, looks down at Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in an MH-60S Seahawk while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 15, 2025. — George Washington Conducts Helicopter Operations

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 11th Military Police Brigade, 200th Military Police Command, march during the opening ceramony for Khaan Quest 2025, on June 14, 2025, at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia. — Khaan Quest kicks off with an opening ceremony

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Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) conduct mooring operations at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam, June 11, 2025. — USS Annapolis (SSN 760) returns to Naval Base Guam

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An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, approaches a catapult on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 12, 2024. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG) is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson) — USS George Washington conducts flight ops in Philippine Sea

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, June 6, 2025. — Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

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U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off during touch-and-go flight operation drills aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Solomon Sea, June 8, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off during touch-and-go flight operation drills aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Solomon Sea, June 8, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins) — 31st MEU | F-35B Lightning IIs conduct rapid flight operations

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Sailors man the rails aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), as the ship pulls into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 6, 2025. — Sailors man the rails aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), as the ship pulls into Pearl Harbor

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron receive fuel from a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing during an off-station training near Misawa Air Base, June 5, 2025. — Travis AFB sends KC-46 across the Pacific to train with Misawa F-16s

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hilippine Marines with 3rd Brigade fire a 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft system during a counter-landing live-fire event for KAMANDAG 9 at Quezon, Palawan, Philippines, June 4, 2025. — KAMANDAG 9: MRF-D 25.3 and PMC conduct a counter-landing live-fire defense

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A Marine Nationale rescue swimmer descends from a French Navy Flottille 35F AS365 Dauphin helicopter during a joint training exercise between the French Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) on May 31, 2025 off the Coast of Tahiti, French Polynesia. — Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane Performs joint flight operations with French Navy off the coast of Tahiti

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Four aircraft fly through a blue sky near clouds over an island as seen through the open exit of an aircraft. — 506th EARS Refuel A-10s across the Pacific

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Philippine Army Soldiers assigned to 71st Infantry Battalion, 702nd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, move to an objective during Salaknib 25 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 6, 2025. — Salaknib 25 | Final Assault

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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, left, attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 3, 2025. — QUART: HMLA-369 Conducts Deck Landing Qualifications Aboard USS Harpers Ferry

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, conduct communications checks during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australia, May 30, 2025. — MRF-D 25.3: 2nd Bn., 1st Marines, conduct raid with VMM-363 during Southern Jackaroo

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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to lift off the flight deck of the of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3 while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2025. — QUART: CH53s Conduct Deck Landing Qualifications Aboard USS Harpers Ferry

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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land during night flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Philippine Sea, May 31, 2025. — 31st MEU | F-35B night flight operations

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3, disembark off an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363), MRF-D 25.3, during an air assault rehearsal as part of Predator’s Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, May 28, 2025. — MRF-D 25.3: 2nd Bn., 1st Marines, VMM-363 conduct air assault rehearsals during Predator’s Walk

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Chief Logistics Specialist Jonathan Cruz, right, from Olongapo, Philippines, and Chief Logistics Specialist Antonio Evans, from Los Angeles, both assigned to supply department’s aviation supply division, participate in vertical replenishment training on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 28, 2025. — Conducts Vertical Replenishment Training

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, clear buildings during a live fire shoothouse as a part of military operations in urban terrain training during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, May 24, 2025 — Activated Reserve Marines Conduct Live Fire MOUT during Korea Viper 25.4

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pilot inside a cockpit salutes towards out of frame person — PACAF F-16 Demo Team conducts final flight after 30 years of enhancing U.S. relations worldwide

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Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly in formation over Northern Luzon, Philippines, during KAMANDAG 9, May 27, 2025. — KAMANDAG 9: VMM-364 Inserts Marines into Basco Island, Philippines

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An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 12:01 Pacific Time May 21, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. — Operational Test Launch GT 253 is a 'Glory Trip' for wing

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E/A-18G Growlers from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 fly near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 27, 2025. — Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

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The State Office of Veterans’ Services hosted the Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29, 2025, at the Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi. — Governor's Memorial Day Ceremony

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U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, engage targets during a high explosive in support of Exercise KAMANDAG 9 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base, Philippines, May 22, 2025. — KAMANDAG 9: 3d LCT conducts high explosive battle drills

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Two F-35B Lightning II fighter aircrafts from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, prepare to land on the flight deck the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the East China Sea, May 20. — USS America (LHA 6) Conducts Flight Operations

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 14, 2025. — Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

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Participants of the Four Chaplain Memorial Run and Ruck trek through the Norwegian Foot March course at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2025. The NFM was first held in 1915 to test the physical stamina of soldiers in the Norwegian Army and prepare them for long marches in harsh conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams) — Four Chaplains: Norwegian Foot March

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U.S. Marine Corps Marines assigned to the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion conduct a military free fall demonstration during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2025 — U.S., Japan display interoperability during Friendship Jump 2025

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the flight line during the 2025 Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2025. — FF25: Blaze of Friendship

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The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Wellington, New Zealand, May 16, 2025. — Blue Ridge Arrives in Wellington, New Zealand for the First Time

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric Solano, an infantry rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, conducts room clearings as a part of military operations in urban terrain training during Korea Viper 25.4 at Pohang, South Korea, May 10, 2025. — Activated Reserve Marines Conduct MOUT Training during Korea Viper 25.4

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A U.S. Marine rappels during Jungle Leaders Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, May 02, 2025. — U.S. Marines Execute Casualty Evacuation Training during Jungle Leaders Course

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U.S. Marines with Baker Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct paddling and broaching drills during small boat refresher course at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, May 3, 2025. — 31st MEU Boat Company conducts Small Boat Skills during MEUEX

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U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fly over Wake Island enroute to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 10, 2025. — F-35B Lightning IIs fly over Wake Island

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The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, May 13, 2025. — USS Minnesota (SSN 783) returns to Naval Base Guam

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Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 fast-rope out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 11, 2025. The Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) — EOD members conduct fast-rope ops onto USS Nimitz in South China Sea

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Balikatan 25: 3d LCT and 25th ID Conduct Counter Landing Live Fire Event with AFP

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Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles perform aerial maneuvers during Osan Air Power Days at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2025. Their performance demonstrated expert precision flying and highlighted the strength of the U.S.-ROK partnership as thousands of attendees looked on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton) — Respect the Past, Forge the Future: Air Power Days Returns to Osan

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U.S. Marines with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to embark an MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 265 (Rein.) during a quick response force rehearsal as a part of MEU Exercise, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 3, 2025. — 31st MEU conducts quick response force rehearsal for MEUEX

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Capt. Justin Eckhoff, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), observes a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) from the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 5, 2025. — Nimitz Sailors Conduct a Refueling-at-Sea

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colby Delia, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, marshals a B-1B Lancer on a flight line during Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2025. — BTF 25-2: Seventh Mission Operations

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Balikatan 25: Counter Landing Live Fire Exercise

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A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, runs with a refueling hose to refuel an AH-64 Apache assigned to 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in support of Exercise Balikatan 25, April 29, 2025. — Balikatan 25: B Co. 3-25 exfils Gimlets

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U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army assets line the runway for an elephant walk. — BH 25-2: Kadena demonstrates Indo-Pacific readiness with joint elephant walk

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 is guided onto the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 30, 2025. — Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

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A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft with the 11th Fighter Wing takes off from Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, during exercise Freedom Flag 25-1, April 30, 2025. — U.S. Air Force participates in Freedom Flag 25-1

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A search and rescue swimmer is lifted into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 during training in the Philippine Sea, April 29, 2025. — Nimitz Conducts Search and Rescue Training

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Philippine Marines with the 3rd Marine Brigade load an M101 105mm Howitzer, a light field artillery weapon, as part of a counter landing live fire during Exercise Balikatan 25 at Rizal, Philippines, April 28, 2025. — Balikatan 25: U.S., Philippine, Australian Forces Conduct Counter Landing Live Fire Exercise

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, staged with a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System for a training iteration in support of Exercise Balikatan 25, in Palawan, Philippines, April 28, 2025. — Staging

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U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 post security during on-off drills from Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin to Robertson Barracks, Darwin, Australia, April 29, 2025. — MRF-D 25.3: Marines conduct on-off drills

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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...

24 October 2024

Slingstone 24-4: 734th AMS performs disaggregated operations

On Oct. 23, 2024, the 734th Air Mobility Squadron performed disaggregated operations at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of Slingstone 24-4...

23 October 2024

U.S. Coast Guard, Korea Coast Guard strengthen partnership through shared training and cultural exchange in Guam

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Team Guam and Korea Coast Guard (KCG) crews completed a successful week-long visit to Guam from Oct. 7 to 11, 2024, marked by shared exercises, subject matter expert (SME) exchanges, and a cultural "sports day" aimed at enhancing collaboration and fostering camaraderie...

10 October 2024

USS Annapolis Returns Home to Naval Base Guam Following Indo-Pacific Deployment

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam after a successful three-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific region, Oct. 5, 2024...

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...

28 September 2024

MSST Honolulu enhances security operations in support of Forces Micronesia Sector Guam's PWCS surge operations

Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Honolulu completed quarterly surge operations in support of the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam's Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) mission in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from Aug. 31 – Sept. 18, 2024...

26 September 2024

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Departs Guam

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) departed Guam following a scheduled visit to bring on stores and equipment, Sept. 26, 2024...

26 September 2024

Mokfok Mañaina Reinterment

On Sept. 28, 2024, the Guam State Historic Preservation Office will host a reinterment ritual aboard Skaggs Urban Training Complex, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (formally Andersen South)...

25 September 2024

U.S. Coast Guard, Navy medically evacuate ill crewman from foreign fishing vessel northwest of Saipan

The U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) conducted a successful medical evacuation of a 37-year-old crewman from the 95-foot Chinese Taipei-flagged fishing vessel Jin Hsiang Fa, approximately 138 nautical miles northwest of Saipan on Sept. 21, 2024, with coordination from U.S...

22 September 2024

Guam Observes the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11

Members of the Government of Guam, the Rotary Club of Northern Guam, first responders, military leaders, and other distinguished guests gathered for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Two Lovers Point on Sept. 20...

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