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SOUTH CHINA SEA -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the oldest-serving U.S commissioned aircraft carrier in the world, successfully completed its 350,000th arrested aircraft landing while sailing in the South China Sea, a milestone nearly 48 years in the making.Nimitz is the first active U.S. Navy carrier in...

BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) departed Busan, Republic of Korea, April 22 following a scheduled port visit.Benfold’s visit highlights the strength of the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance and follows a trilateral exercise with...

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan -- Aircrews from the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in Sagami Bay, April 13.This training was the second time the U.S. Navy launched an inert training torpedo with Japan Maritime...

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Australia -- On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am honored to join the people of Australia and New Zealand in commemorating Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on April 25.On this day, we remember the brave members of the defense...

WASHINGTON -- We welcome the release of Australia's Defence Strategic Review (DSR) — it is the latest example of the pivotal role Australia plays in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific, including through participation in AUKUS and the Quad. The DSR demonstrates Australia's commitment to being at...

PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completed Group Sail in the Hawaiian Islands operating area April 17, in preparation for an upcoming deployment.Group Sail is an integrated training exercise conducted between units assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1. The exercise...

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- The U.S. Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG-11) will make a scheduled visit to Thailand April 24-29, 2023. U.S. Navy port visits are an opportunity to strengthen the U.S.-Thai security partnership and advance people-to-people ties. During the visit, the...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Active duty, National Guard, Air Force Reserve and tenant Air Combat Command (ACC) first sergeants stationed throughout the Indo-Pacific attended the annual Pacific Diamond Conference Apr. 11-14.This year’s Pacific Diamond Conference was organized to...

TOKYO, Japan -- PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA: (Via interpreter) Well, Secretary Blinken, first of all, allow me to welcome you back to Japan.SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you.PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA: (Via interpreter) With the solidarity of the G7 becoming more important than ever, I have agreed that very rich...