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...
29 August 2023 III MEF and Republic of Korea Marines operate from USS Blue Ridge during Ulchi Freedom Shield 23 The command element of III Marine Expeditionary Force, with key leaders and planners from the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, embarked on the USS Blue Ridge for the final phase of Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23...
29 August 2023 U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Benfold conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise on Aug. 29, alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Maya class destroyer JS Haguro, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Sejong Daewang class destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I.The...
28 August 2023 Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Vietnam President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam on September 10, 2023. While in Hanoi, President Biden will meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other key leaders to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation between the United States and Vietnam. The leaders will explore...
28 August 2023 Military Response in Hawaii Has Been Quick, as Requested by Local Officials More than 570 military personnel are providing support to county, state and federal authorities in Hawaii to ensure the people of Maui receive necessary aid and assistance following deadly wildfires on the island. ...