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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana
September 15, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana at the Pentagon today to commemorate the 70th anniversary year of the... MORE

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch
September 15, 2021 — We are aware of the 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 illicit weapons program. The U.S. commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan remains ironclad... MORE

United States and Thailand Expand Maritime Partnership
September 14, 2021 — U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- Demonstrating the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to ensuring a free and open maritime security environment, the United States and the... MORE

Investing in the Future: Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 21 Repair Local School
September 14, 2021 — KOROR, Republic of Palau -- When the Marines of Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, heard the only public high school in the Republic of Palau was in need of repairs, there was only... MORE

U.S. Provides Supplies Worth $530,000 USD to Combat Malaria
September 14, 2021 — VIENTIANE, LAO PDR, U.S. Embassy in Laos -- USAID Country Representative to Lao PDR Mr. Michael Ronning presented 70,000 mosquito nets, 450,000 malaria diagnostic kits, along with 200,000 tablets of... MORE

Joint Fire Training Heats Up on Andersen
September 14, 2021 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan teamed up to participate in joint aircraft fire training at Andersen Air Force... MORE

U.S. Provides Additional $3.7 Million (10.5 Billion MNT) for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Mongolia
September 14, 2021 — U.S. Embassy in Mongolia -- The U.S. - through the United States Agency for International Development—announced $3.7 million (10.5 billion MNT) in additional urgent COVID-19 assistance for Mongolia... MORE

U.S., Thailand Expand Maritime Partnership with CARAT Exercise
September 13, 2021 — GULF OF THAILAND -- U.S. and Royal Thai navies conducted maritime training during the 27th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, Sept. 6-10.Taking place virtually and in... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Visits the Philippines
September 13, 2021 — MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- The Commandant of the United States Marine Corps General David Berger visited the Philippines on September 10 to 11 to meet with senior Philippine military... MORE

Austin Says Philippines Is Vital Ally With Shared Goals
September 13, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana today at the Pentagon."The Philippines is a vital treaty ally. Our countries face a range... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command co-host 14th Annual Indo-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference 2021 with the Maldives National Defense Force
September 13, 2021 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- The 14th annual Indo-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference (IPICC) 2021 kicked off Sept. 5, bringing together military intelligence chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific... MORE

Task Force Koa Moana Completes Palau Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Station Support
September 13, 2021 — AIRAI, Palau -- The mission of the station is to provide aircraft rescue, fire response, emergency medical services and to respond to any potential COVID-19 outbreaks reported at the Palau... MORE

Arctic Guardians Work with Partners during Nome, Utqiagvik Site Surveys
September 13, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- When a bear mauled a hunter near Galena, June 10, 2019, the victim was 150 miles from a highway and more than 250 miles from the city of Nome.The Alaska... MORE

PACAF Airmen Remember, Honor Heroes of 9/11
September 13, 2021 — Pacific Air Forces hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to observe the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember the victims, and recognize and honor the service of service members and their families... MORE

USINDOPACOM Statement on Reports of DPRK Missile Launches
September 12, 2021 — We are aware of reports of DPRK cruise missile launches. We will continue to monitor the situation and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. This activity highlights DPRK’s continuing focus on developing its military program and the threats that poses to its neighbors and the international community. The U.S. commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea and Japan remains ironclad... MORE

Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and Air Wing of the Future Operate in South China Sea
September 10, 2021 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) and their embarked Air Wing of the Future, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, are operating in the South China Sea in order to uphold the free and... MORE

Naval Special Warface Wraps Up Special Operations Forces Phase of MALABAR with Partner Nations
September 10, 2021 — SANTA RITA, GUAM -- U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW), Indian Navy Marine Commandos, and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Special Boarding Units completed the special operations forces (SOF)... MORE

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Conduct Bilateral Exercises
September 10, 2021 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) participated in two days of bilateral maritime exercises with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 31... MORE

U.S. Donates Metal Shark And Defender Patrol Boats To The Bangladesh Navy And Bangladesh Coast Guard
September 10, 2021 — DHAKA, U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh -- U.S. Ambassador Earl Miller handed over 20 vessels to the Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Coast Guard in a virtual ceremony with Bangladesh Assistant Chief of Naval... MORE

Press Release: United States Provides an Additional $2.3 Million in Assistance to Fight COVID-19 in Timor-Leste
September 10, 2021 — DILI, U.S. Embassy in Timor Leste -- The U.S is pleased to announce an additional $2.3 million in assistance to help Timor-Leste fight COVID-19 and strengthen health security. The new funding will be... MORE