07 April 2024 Exercise Pacific Warriorz: Hawaii Civil Engineer Airmen Develop Multi-Capable Skills Airmen from the 154th Civil Engineer Squadron performed Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training at Bellows Air Force Station on April 7, during exercise Pacific Warriorz 2024...
07 April 2024 JOINT STATEMENT: Australia – Japan – Philippines – United States Maritime Cooperative Activity Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, and respect for maritime rights under international law, reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Demonstrating our collective commitment to strengthen regional...
07 April 2024 USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to New Zealand WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited New Zealand April 5-7, 2024, where he met with Air Marshal Kevin Short, New Zealand Defence Force Chief of Defence Force, Rear Adm. David Proctor, Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, and Amb. Thomas...
06 April 2024 USINDOPACOM Commander Presents Legion of Merit to New Zealand Chief of Defense Force WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, presented Air Marshal Kevin R. Short, New Zealand Defense Force Chief of Defence Force, with the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander, in Wellington, New Zealand on April 6.Short’s dedicated service as NZDF CDF...
05 April 2024 MV-22s Return to Flight Status The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing returned its MV-22s to flight status on March 14, as the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) deemed the aircraft safe to fly based on a meticulous and data-driven approach that prioritized flight worthiness and safety...
05 April 2024 Wisconsin Guard seizes opportunity to grow relationship with Papua New Guinea Forty Wisconsin National Guard Airmen and Soldiers spent the week of March 17-22 collaborating with, and training alongside, members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force in support of the State Partnership Program...
05 April 2024 U.S. lndo-Pacific Command representatives meet with Chinese counterparts at Military Maritime Consultative Agreement working group Military representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and U.S. Pacific Air Forces met with People's Republic of China People's Liberation Army representatives for the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement working group in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 3-4, 2024.This year's MMCA...
04 April 2024 B-52 Bombers return home after BTF deployment to Diego Garcia A Bomber Task Force deployment of two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, Airmen and support equipment from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, concluded at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, April 3...
04 April 2024 US, Philippine armies enhance interoperability and defense capabilities during Salaknib 24 exercise In a significant effort to bolster relations and underscore mutual dedication to regional security and stability, the United States Army and the Philippine Army are conducting Salaknib 24...
03 April 2024 Readout of the U.S.-Singapore Mid-Term Defense Review Department of Defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners provided the following readout...