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BH 25-1: Kadena’s fighter presence remains unwavering
January 17, 2025 — U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors and F-15C Eagle fly training missions during a routine readiness exercise, Jan. 15, 2025... MORE

.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi down the runway during a base-wide readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2025.

Singapore Army and US Army Talks Vital to Growing Partnership
January 16, 2025 — The Singapore Army-U.S. Army Staff Talks, held at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on January 8-9, 2025, reaffirm the enduring partnership between the United States and Singapore. This collaboration underscores our nation’s commitment to advancing defense cooperation and stability across the Indo-Pacific region... MORE

The Singaporean and U.S. Army Staff Talks held on January 8-9, 2025, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, represent the military partnership between the United States and Singapore, underscoring our commitment to enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts Commander’s Conference
January 16, 2025 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted more than 40 senior joint-force leaders for two days of engagements focused on strategy, capabilities, and force posture in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15-16, 2025... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers opening remarks to senior joint-force leaders attending the Commanders Conference at the USINDOPACOM Headquarters on Camp H. M. Smith in Hawaii, Jan. 15-16, 2025.

U.S. Naval intelligence officials visit the Philippines to strengthen partnership with key ally
January 16, 2025 — On January 14, U.S. Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Mr. Steve Parode and U.S. Assistant Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Ms. Sandra Brown conducted a strategic visit to the Philippines, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral cooperation between the U.S. Naval Intelligence Enterprise (NIE) and the armed forces of the Philippines... MORE

DDNI is greeted by members of the Philippines armed forces during an official visit to Manila on January 14, 2025.

BH 25-1: Fighting Falcons practice ACE
January 16, 2025 — The 18th Wing tested Agile Combat Employment objectives during a base-wide, routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 8-15, 2025... MORE

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Staff Tour the University of the Ryukyus New Facility
January 16, 2025 — 09 Jan. Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture. The newly built University of the Ryukus Hospital is on land that once housed U.S. military families... MORE

250109-N-DO281-1207 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 9, 2025) -- Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command leadership tours the new University of Ryukyus Hospital in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler)

Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory's Meeting With Australian Secretary of Defence Gregory Moriarty
January 15, 2025 — Department of Defense Spokesman Lt. Col. Garron Garn, USMC, provided the following readout:... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard deploys team to CNMI, Guam strengthening regional maritime security and partnerships
January 15, 2025 — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel, supported by Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco, completed a 22-day deployment across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to bolster regional maritime safety and security from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18, 2024... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel, supported by Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco, conduct recreational boating safety exams with CNMI's Department of Public Safety off Saipan, CNMI, on Dec. 4, 2024.

USS Higgins (DDG 76), HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) Conduct Bilateral Operations
January 15, 2025 — The U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) joined forces to conduct bilateral operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the South China Sea, Jan. 8-11... MORE

United States Ship Higgins (DDG76) and His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ottawa conduct manoeuvers in international waters during exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China Sea on 11 January 2025. Photo Credit: Sailor 3rd Class Jacob Saunders, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.

U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight
January 15, 2025 — Fighter aircraft from Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025... MORE

Two U.S. B-1B Lancers are escorted by two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks Slam Eagles and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s in airspace between South Korea and Japan, Jan. 15, 2025.

USINDOPACOM Commander delivers keynote to Hawaii Military Affairs Council
January 15, 2025 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote address at the Hawaii Military Affairs Council’s Biannual State of the Indo-Pacific event in Honolulu, Jan. 14, 2024... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, answers questions at the Hawaii Military Affairs Council’s Biannual State of the Indo-Pacific event in Honolulu, Jan. 14, 2024. The Hawaii MAC advocates and liaisons with military commands to support and emphasize the military’s role and relevance in Hawaii, while identifying potential impacts to the defense industry, Hawaii’s businesses, and surrounding communities. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Joining forces for multilateral New Year’s Jump
January 14, 2025 — Yokota participated in a joint, multilateral exhibition for the annual New Year’s Jumps hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 12... MORE

Yama Sakura 87
January 14, 2025 — Recently, the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) supported the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) combined exercise known as Yama Sakura 87 (YS87), which was a trilateral exercise with two multinational allies tied to USARPAC’s Operation Pathways... MORE

Vermont Air National Guard deploys to Kadena
January 14, 2025 — F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, touched down at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2025, the latest round of U.S. Air Force fighter deployments to the Pacific... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis past Airman 1st Class Connor Blevins, 158th Fighter Wing crew chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2025.

BH 25-1: Kadena emergency responders stand strong
January 14, 2025 — Emergency responders from across the 18th Wing collaborated in a major accident response exercise (MARE) in support of a base-wide routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12, 2025... MORE

Firefighters respond to a simulated aircraft wreck.

Navy Names 2 Future Carriers After Presidents
January 14, 2025 — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that two future aircraft carriers will be named the USS William J. Clinton and the USS George W. Bush, honoring the 42nd and 43rd presidents of the United States... MORE

A sailor surrounded by smoke holds two batons illuminated by yellow lights while signaling to an aircraft aboard a ship at sea in the dark.

Pacific Marines Plan for Future Engagements with RTMC
January 14, 2025 — U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) met to discuss future engagements between the two forces, Dec. 10 – 13, 2024. Senior leaders from MARFORPAC traveled over six thousand miles to participate in the multi-day event, known as the USMC-RTMC Future Engagement Planning (FEP) Conference, to further strengthen regional cooperation and collaboration with the RTMC... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark F. Schaefer, left, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Royal Thai Marine Corps Rear Adm. Nirat Tagoodruar, deputy commanding officer, pose for a photo following an in-brief during the USMC-RTMC Future Engagement Planning Conference in Sattahip, Thailand, Dec. 11, 2024. These discussions strengthen the enduring partnership between the two forces by fostering military-to-military collaboration, enhancing combined readiness, and supporting a shared commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Conor Ragland)

USINDOPACOM statement on DPRK's ballistic missile launches
January 14, 2025 — We are aware of the DPRK’s multiple ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hold graphic created for website and social media use. (U.S. Navy graphic by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs)

4th Marines ACVs Complete First Open Water Amphibious Movement
January 13, 2025 — Amphibious Combat Vehicles with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, completed the first open-water amphibious movement in the Kushi Crossing, Dec. 10, 2024... MORE

This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)

Eighth Army Band Harmonizes Strength and Unity across South Korea
January 10, 2025 — Often the heart of community celebrations, the Eighth Army Band is the heartbeat of strong relationships throughout the Republic of Korea. The only U.S. Army band stationed in Asia, their packed year-round positive impacts are critical to the joint, combined, and international spirit of the U.S.-ROK Alliance... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Eighth Army Band conduct pass and review during the Eighth Army Change of Command Ceremony for Lt. Gen. Willard M. Burleson lll, (outgoing commander) and Lt. Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, (incoming commander), at Camp Humphreys in South Korea, April 5, 2024.