COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) conducted its first-ever port visit to Colombo, Aug. 16-21. During their time in port, the crew hosted senior Sri Lankan officials aboard to display the combat capabilities of the LCS mission set and...

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew completed a 28-day operational period under Operation Rematau from July 14 to August 11, delivering robust maritime security, safety, and community engagement across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands...

WASHINGTON — Adm. Daryl Caudle assumed the duties as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during an assumption of office ceremony, attended by over 300 Department of Defense (DoD) senior leaders, distinguished guests and families at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C., Aug. 25. ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited various locations throughout Alaska during Exercise Northern Edge 25, Aug. 18-20, 2025...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Indonesia to advance the U.S.-Indonesia Defense Cooperation Agreement and to commence exercise Super Garuda Shield 2025, Aug. 24-25, 2025...

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Power production Airmen assigned to the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) completed the replacement of Misawa Air Base, Japan’s aircraft arresting systems on Aug. 20, 2025, marking a critical step in sustaining the wing’s ability to launch and recover fighter aircraft...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — More than 500 Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA) reservists returned to active duty for a three-day mobilization exercise held at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys from August 19–28...

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — This morning, the Secretary of the Army, Dan Driscoll, sent Governor Josh Green the letter below, highlighting the critical importance of the partnership between the Army and the State of Hawai’i...

ANYANG BASE, South Korea — U.S. forces are partnering with South Korea to conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield, an annual exercise that aims to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain and interagency operating environment, strengthening the regional alliance's response capabilities. ...