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U.S., International partners kick-off Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023
July 6, 2023 — Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the command’s history, is scheduled to begin July 5, 2023, in the Indo-Pacific region... MORE

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Travels to Hawaii
July 5, 2023 — Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks departs on domestic travel to Hawaii today to visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and U.S. Army Pacific Headquarters... MORE

USS Michigan Arrives in Yokosuka
July 5, 2023 — The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (Blue) arrived in Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, for a scheduled port visit, July 2... MORE

The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives in Fleet Activities Yokosuka, July 2, 2023. Homeported in Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington, Michigan provides strike and special operation mission capabilities from a stealthy, clandestine platform.

U.S., Allied Forces Conduct Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2023
July 5, 2023 — Maritime forces from Royal Australia Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, and the U.S. Navy are underway July 4, conducting cooperative maritime exercise Pacific Vanguard (PV) 2023. ... MORE

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Meets with Communist Party of Vietnam External Relations Commission Chairman Le Hoai Trung
June 30, 2023 — National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with the Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central External Relations Commission, Le Hoai Trung at the White House on June 29, 2023... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson Assesses Potential National Guard Support In R.O.K.
June 30, 2023 — Assessing how the National Guard might support U.S. and Republic of Korea forces at a time of deepening U.S. and ROK defense and security ties was top of mind for Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson during his recent visit here... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, visits the Republic of South Korea to assess potential National Guard contributions at a time of deepening U.S. and ROK defense and security ties, May 16, 2023. This image was acquired using a cellular device. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)

35th Fighter Squadron, Fighter Generation Squadron Shine in Air, Community During Cope West 23
June 29, 2023 — Kunsan Air Base Airmen trained with Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) members during Cope West 23, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral, tactical exercise, highlighting 74 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations, June 13 through 23... MORE

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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Returns to San Diego from Deployment
June 29, 2023 — Ships from the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (Nimitz CSG) returned to San Diego June 28, concluding a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations (AO)... MORE

U.S. Navy Sailors prepare to man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz arrives in San Diego concluding a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations (AO). Nimitz’s presence in U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet AOs reinforced the United States’ commitment to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. and Republic of Singapore Navies Conduct Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023
June 28, 2023 — The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies are conducting combined naval training near Guam during exercise Pacific Griffin, June 16-29... MORE

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 22, 2023) – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) and Formidable-class stealth frigate RSS Tenacious (71) (right) transit the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Griffin, June 22. Pacific Griffin 2023 is the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. Pacific Griffin 2023 is the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime exercise between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. Conducted in the waters near Guam, the two navies enhance combined maritime proficiency while strengthening relationships during two weeks of dynamic training evolutions ashore and at sea. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. Manchester, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Thomas)

Language-Enabled Airmen Strengthen Commitment to Regional Allies During Exercise Cope North 2023
June 28, 2023 — Two Japanese Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars worked alongside U.S. Air Force airfield experts to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific through the exchange of skills with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force partners during Exercise Cope North 2023 (CN23), which took place Feb. 2-22, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam... MORE

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Kunsan Airmen ace RED FLAG-Alaska 23-2
June 27, 2023 — Kunsan Air Base Airmen trained with U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Japan Self Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force service members during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored annual exercise designed to enhance readiness in a simulated combat environment, June 12 through 23... MORE

Airman 1st Class Wyatt Martin conducts post-flight maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-2.

U.S. Ambassador to Japan visits the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Hosted Payload Site
June 27, 2023 — Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, recently visited the Kamakura, Japan site of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Hosted Payload (QZSS-HP), the unique pathfinding national security space cooperation initiative between the United States and Japan... MORE

U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, greets Mr. Yasuyuki Kasai, director general, Japanese National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Mr. Tomonori Sato, group president, Defense & Space Systems, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and Lt. Col. Brian Fredrickson, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Hosted Payload (QZSS-HP) program manager, Space Systems Command, during a site visit to QZSS-HP in Japan. Photo Credit: Provided by Government of Japan

III Marine Expeditionary Force Conducts Exercise Vanguard
June 26, 2023 — U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, recently conducted exercise Vanguard to enhance and refine the III MIG’s information warfare capabilities in Okinawa, Japan from June 9-16, 2023... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alan Martinezbenegas, a satellite transmissions system operator with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, monitors network status during Exercise Vanguard on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2023. III MIG functions as the vanguard of III MEF, operating in the Indo-Pacific regions information environment, and supports Marine Air Ground Task Force operations with communications, intelligence, and supporting arms liaison capabilities.

The 673d Civil Engineer Group forges multi-capable Airmen in Air Force Force Generation exercise
June 26, 2023 — The 673d Civil Engineer Group conducted a three-day bivouac at Camp Mad Bull at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 12-14, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron construct a guard outpost at Camp Mad Bull at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Defense Part of Deepening Overall U.S.-India Relationship
June 23, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The United States and India have made tremendous progress toward promoting peace and security not only in the Indo-Pacific region, but globally, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Completes First Patrol following Typhoon Mawar to Safeguard Those at Sea, Enhance Maritime Security in Mariana Islands
June 23, 2023 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- Serving partners in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to Guam in time for Father's Day, completing a patrol from June 12 to 18... MORE

U.S.-Indonesia Air Forces Hold First Bomber Landing Joint Exercise
June 23, 2023 — U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia -- In a historic first, two U.S. B-52 bombers landed in Indonesia on June 19 to execute training exercises with Indonesian Airforce (TNI-AU) F-16 aircraft. The... MORE

Non-destructive Inspection Airman Chips in to Keep Cope West 23 Going
June 23, 2023 — ROESMIN NURJADIN AIR FORCE BASE, Indonesia -- Sometimes what feels like a small piece of the puzzle can play a huge role in the success of a mission.That can be especially true for non-destructive... MORE

US Army Pacific Kicks off Khaan Quest 23 in Mongolia, Strengthening International Cooperation
June 22, 2023 — ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- Soldiers from the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) joined forces with soldiers from across the Pacific region for a momentous occasion—the opening ceremony of Khaan Quest 23... MORE

VMU-3 Takes Off – MQ-9A Certified Safe for Flight
June 22, 2023 — MCAS KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- Today Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) safely and successfully tested and flew its first MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft. The squadron is now certified to... MORE