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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With People's Republic of China (PRC) Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun
May 31, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Admiral Dong Jun, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China (PRC), met today in Singapore on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss U.S.-PRC defense relations, as well as regional and global security issues... MORE

WPS Highlights Collaboration in Pacific Islands for AANHPI Month
May 31, 2024 — As Asian American Pacific Islander Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander month draws to a close, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Office of Women, Peace & Security (USINDOPACOM WPS) spotlights leaders in the Pacific Islands working at the nexus of human rights and defense strategy... MORE

Papua New Guinea Defense Force completes Gender Focal Point training with U.S. DoD Support
May 31, 2024 — In a landmark initiative aimed at promoting Women, Peace and Security (WPS) as a capability to enhance Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) institutional and organizational effectiveness, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently partnered with the PNGDF to conduct a second comprehensive Gender Focal Point training course at the Kumul Leadership Center, Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from May 20-24, 2024... MORE

Papua New Guinea Defence Force members, U.S. Department of Defense personnel and an Australian Army Soldier, pose for a group photo following a Women, Peace and Security Gender Focal Point course graduation at the Kumul Learning Center, Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 24, 2024. The course was facilitated by the PNGDF Gender Committee with support from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Office of WPS, and trained gender advisors with U.S. Air Force Wisconsin Air National Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3. The PNGDF Gender Committee focused on equipping defence force personnel with the tools necessary to integrate gender perspectives into their operational strategies to enhance PNGDF institutional and organizational effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to the Republic of Korea
May 30, 2024 — SEOUL – Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) from May 29-30, 2024, reaffirming the United States ironclad commitment to the... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) from May 29-30, 2024, reaffirming the United States ironclad commitment to the U.S.-ROK Alliance. This trip marked Paparo’s first visit to the country as the USINDOPACOM commander. (Courtesy photo)

Fact Sheet: Secretary Austin's Tenth Trip to the Indo-Pacific Region
May 30, 2024 — Starting on May 29, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to the Indo-Pacific region for the tenth time since taking office. His trip will occur as the Department of Defense continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with allies and partners to advance regional peace, stability, and deterrence... MORE

On the DPRK’s Recent Launches Using Ballistic Missile Technology
May 30, 2024 — The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) May 27 and May 29 launches using ballistic missile technology in direct violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs)... MORE

U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander highlights key alliance at Australian Space Summit
May 30, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, participated in the Australian Space Summit at the International Convention Center in Sydney, Australia, May 27-28. The Australian Space Summit aimed to provide presentation to critical funding issues and unveil fresh opportunities for international collaboration with the goal of growing Australia’s space sector... MORE

Photo of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir speaking at a Space Summit

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Japan
May 30, 2024 — TOKYO – Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited Japan from May 27-29, 2024 for the first time since assuming command earlier this month.Paparo met with... MORE

From left, Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General Yoshihide Yoshida, JGSDF chief of staff, a JGSDF honor guardsman, and Adm. Samuel Paparo, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command commander, walk during an honor guard ceremony at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, May 29, 2024. Paparo visited the Japanese prime minister, defense minister, foreign minister, and other Government of Japan officials as part of his first visit to the country since becoming commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific command. 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. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

Tiger Strike 2024: USMC and Navy to Conduct Bilateral Training Exercise with Malaysia Armed Forces
May 29, 2024 — Members of the Malaysian and United States armed forces are scheduled to participate in Tiger Strike 2024, a bilateral training exercise in Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, from May 29 to June 6, 2024... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit gifts his command challenge coin to Malaysia Army Lt. Col. Mohd Zaki, commanding officer of 18th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment, 10th Brigade (Para), during a key leader engagement at Sri Pantai Camp, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, May 28, 2024.

United States Provides Emergency Shelter and Humanitarian Support to Landslide-affected Communities in Enga: 2 million Kina ($500,000 USD) for emergency humanitarian assistance
May 29, 2024 — Following the tragic landslides in Enga, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide 2 million Kina ($500,000 USD) for emergency humanitarian assistance. USAID’s relief efforts will include logistics support, protection, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance... MORE

Thai American officer molds future Army leaders through AANHPI development network
May 29, 2024 — A U.S. Army lieutenant colonel has led the charge to connect and develop a new generation of military leaders in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community... MORE

The Pentagon’s Pacific Islander & Asian American Community Team hosts an event honoring Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at the Pentagon Auditorium in Arlington, Va., on May 15, 2024. Event performers included the Taiko Ensemble, the Hale’ Para Agupa, the Cambodian Celestial Dance, Vietnamese Timeless Blossoms, Halau Nohona Hawaii, and a Taekwondo demonstration by Kong’s Taekwondo. Guest speakers included Advisor for Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders, Ms. Barbara Holston, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. Edwin Oshiba, Commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm., Andrew Tiongson, Chief Human Capital Officer at U.S. Army Futures Command, Ms. Hong Miller, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Seth Varayon, and Mr. Villamu Kuaea. (U.S. Army photo by Henry Villarama)

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch
May 29, 2024 — We are aware of the DPRK’s ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States condemns these... MORE

NAVFAC Pacific Awards $74 Million Contract for Child Development Center on Guam
May 28, 2024 — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific awarded a $74,409,403 firm-fixed price task order on May 21 to Black Construction – Tutor Perini JV of Harmon, Guam for the construction of a child development facility at Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam... MORE

ACDC | 3rd MLR Conducts Bilateral LZR Cobra Exercise with PMC
May 28, 2024 — U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, alongside Philippine Marines with 4th Marine Brigade and the Coastal Defense Regiment concluded Littoral Zone Reconnaissance Cobra, ending a week-long bilateral command post training exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability, refining tactics, techniques, and procedures, and supporting combined and joint maritime domain awareness, in Luzon, Philippines, May 24, 2024... MORE

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct pre-flight checks on the Stalker VXE30 unmanned aerial system during the Littoral Zone Reconnaissance Cobra exercise for Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum at Camp Cape Bojeador, Philippines, May 20, 2024. LZR Cobra is a bilateral command post exercise between U.S. Marines with 3rd MLR and Philippine Marines with the Coastal Defense Regiment and 4th Marine Brigade aimed at enhancing interoperability, refining tactics, techniques, and procedures, and supporting combined and joint force maritime domain awareness. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Building Capacity, Relationships in the Luzon Strait
May 28, 2024 — Over three months in the spring of 2024, U.S. Army engineers participating in this year’s iterations of Exercises Balikatan, Salaknib and the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise have partnered with their Armed Forces of the Philippines counterparts, engaging in humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) initiatives, construction projects, and engineer diving operations, showcasing the unwavering commitment of both nations’ armed forces to serve Filipino communities... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 523rd Engineer Company and Philippine engineers assigned to the 513th Engineer Construction Battalion pose for a group photo with the 130th Engineer Brigade command team while assigned to the construction of a weatherproof emergency shelter for the local municipality during Salaknib 2024 at Itbayat, Philippines, May 12, 2024.

U.S.- Australian Interoperability Across the Pacific: RAAF Tanker Refuels USMC F-35B for Transpacific Flight
May 28, 2024 — As a testament to the ironclad alliance and ever-increasing interoperability between the U.S. and Australia, a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker with RAAF No. 33 Squadron, traveled from RAAF Amberley, Australia to Camp Blaz, Guam, to provide aerial refueling to two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, for a transpacific flight, May 19, 2024... MORE

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft with No. 33 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, over the Pacific Ocean, while flying from Camp Blaz, Guam, to RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, May 19, 2024. VMFA-214 deployed more than 200 Marines and eight F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, to RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, to conduct bilateral training with the RAAF No. 3 Squadron and No. 75 Squadron. As part of I Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd MAW persistently trains in the Indo-Pacific, maintaining a forward presence and enduring commitment to our allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Johnson)

Memorial Day at Punchbowl National Cemetery - Speech 2024
May 27, 2024 — Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks at the 73rd Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific... MORE

Adm. Stephen Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks at the 73rd Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, May 27, 2024. Service members, veterans, distinguished guests, and spectators gathered to honor service members who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Sypert)

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Launch
May 27, 2024 — We are aware of the DPRK’s May 27 launch using ballistic missile technology, which, is a brazen violation of multiple unanimous UN Security Council resolutions, raises tensions, and risks... MORE

USINDOPACOM and USARPAC host AANHPI Heritage Month recognition event
May 26, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Army Pacific co-host a recognition event on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, May 23, in honor of Asian American, National Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage... MORE

U.S. military and civilian personnel gather in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, May 23, 2024. AANHPI Heritage Month commemorates the first Japanese who came to the country in May of 1843, and to mark the May 1869 completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Memorial Day 2024
May 26, 2024 — Commander, Submarine Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Rick Seif speaks to a group of Scouts during a Memorial Day observance at the National Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaii... MORE

Commander, Submarine Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Rick Seif speaks to a group of Scouts during a Memorial Day observance at the National Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaii.