ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (June 4, 2026) — The 293rd Combat Communications “Gåmson” Squadron has reached a major milestone by passing its first comprehensive readiness evaluation, known as an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) inspection. This achievement proves the unit is prepared for action...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 commenced on May 28, 2026, bringing together more than 2,100 service members from the United States and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson...

DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — It was a textbook example of “human interoperability,” the reliance on direct relationship-building to overcome challenges. This personal coordination, rooted in common goals, proved to be the catalyst for a massive, multi-national movement of troops and...

RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand — From the amphibious landing at Hat Yao to simultaneous combined-arms live-fire exercises in Ban Di Lang and Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, U.S., Thai, and coalition forces shared a unified operational picture throughout Exercise Cobra Gold 2026. This unprecedented level of...

The Australian Defence Force, the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command convened for a Defense Cooperation Council meeting on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 29, 2026...

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan — III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group concluded Kaiju Rain 26 on May 31, 2026. This was the second iteration of the exercise, building upon multi-domain information capabilities to strengthen warfighting readiness in support of III MEF and the Joint Force...

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Republic of Palau to meet with senior government officials, tour a rehabilitated strategic airfield, and honor American service members who fought and died on this island more than 80 years ago...

“Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel MT DAVINA located in the Indian Ocean within the INDOPACOM area of responsibility. We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels...

POHANG, South Korea — The U.S. Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) concluded the 2026 ROK-U.S. Combined Mine Warfare Exercise in the vicinity of Pohang, April 20-24, 2026...

TOWNSVILLE, Australia — Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026 officially commenced today following an opening ceremony that brought together forces from the United States, Australia, and Japan. Scheduled from May 29 to July 3, 2026, the exercise serves as a premier training venue to build a cohesive,...