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Bombers complete mission through Arctic, Pacific regions
June 21, 2021 — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, completed long-range mission through the Arctic and Pacific regions June 17-18, 2021.The... MORE

A B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off out of Morón Air Base, Spain, after a successful Bomber Task Force Europe June 17, 2021. Strategic bombers contribute to stability in the European theater, as they are intended to deter conflict rather than instigate it. If called upon, U.S. bombers offer a rapid response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez)

Carrier Strike Group One arrives in Hawaiian Islands Operating Area
June 18, 2021 — PACIFIC OCEAN - U.S. Navy units assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 are operating in the Hawaiian Islands Operating Area and continue to integrate operations with the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2021) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. Vinson is currently underway conducting routine maritime operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

NATO Stands Together as Biden Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Alliance
June 15, 2021 — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the NATO-Russia relationship, "is at its lowest point since the Cold War, and Moscow’s aggressive actions are a threat to our security."The alliance leader... MORE

Longer distances, remote teamwork to drive Project Convergence 21
June 14, 2021 — WASHINGTON — The Army plans to replicate the long distances it could see in future battles during its 2021 iteration of Project Convergence, the leader of Army Futures Command said Wednesday.The... MORE

An Air Launched Effects system is loaded onto a UH-60L Black Hawk as capabilities testing commences during the first series of Project Convergence exercises at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2020. The Project Convergence 21 demonstrations are scheduled to begin in November 2021.

Navy, Coast Guard conduct operations in Eastern Pacific
June 14, 2021 — PACIFIC OCEAN - The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard are conducting integrated operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the Tri-Service Maritime Strategy.U.S. Navy guided-missile... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 12, 2021) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) transits the Pacific during operations with Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757). Michael Murphy and Midgett are conducting integrated operations in support of the Tri-Service Maritime Strategy in U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

U.S. Pacific Submarine Force Participates in Exercise Agile Dagger 21
June 4, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Multiple submarines departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in Exercise Agile Dagger 2021 (AD21).AD21 is a training exercise, with one-third of the Pacific... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (June 3, 2021) -- Family members wave as the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Exercise Agile Dagger 2021 (AD21). AD21 is a training exercise, with one-third of the Pacific Submarine Force getting underway, to assess warfighting readiness and build capacity for the joint force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)

3D MLG, NMCB-4 Rehearse Naval Integration for Exercise Posideon’s Watchtower
June 2, 2021 — OKINAWA, Japan --Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Logistics Group and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 are conducting Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations training on islands around Okinawa,... MORE

A U.S. Naval Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) maneuvers into the ocean from Port Operations, Naval Base White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2021. Marines from 3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG) and Sailors from Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 integrated to load and transport personnel and equipment in support of exercise Poseidon’s Watchtower. NBU-7 is an operational, forward deployed unit that directly contributes to the core capabilities of U.S. Maritime Sea Power by facilitating the movement of troops, equipment, vehicles and supplies from amphibious shipping across the beach. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of respons

U.S. INDOPACOM COMMANDER VISITS JAPAN
June 1, 2021 — CAMP SMITH, Hawaii – In his first overseas trip since taking the helm of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. John C. Aquilino traveled to Japan to reaffirm the importance of the U.S. – Japan Alliance and... MORE

On June 1, Defense Minister Kishi received a visit from Admiral John Aquilino, the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. They confirmed that cooperation between the Japan Self Defense Forces and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is important to maintain and strengthen a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific.”

Half fleet-full throttle: Eielson Finishes Strong during AG 21-2
April 19, 2021 — EIELSON AIR FORCE, Alaska -- The earth shakes continuously as a thunderous roar passes overhead. It’s source--rapid mobilization of Eielson’s entire fighter fleet.F-35A Lightning IIs, F-16 Fighting... MORE

Joint Statement of Chiefs of Defense Condemning Military-Sponsored Violence in Myanmar
March 27, 2021 — The following is a joint statement of the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America... MORE

U.S.-Funded Webinar Series with Bangladeshi and U.S. Medical Doctors Improves COVID-19 Case Management
March 23, 2021 — DHAKA, U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh -- Today, Ambassador of the United States to Bangladesh Earl Miller virtually launched a webinar series linking medical universities in Bangladesh and the United... MORE

USINDOPACOM hosts international bio-threat exercise
March 9, 2021 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted Exercise Able Resolve Feb. 16-18, 2021, at Camp Smith, Hawaii to prepare military forces to respond effectively to regional biological threats. The exercise was co-sponsored by the command’s Surgeon General and Director for Resources and Assessment and included members of the Australian Defence Force’s Science and Technology Group and Joint Health Command... MORE

Participants of Exercise Able Resolve pose for a group photo Feb. 18, 2021, at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters on Camp Smith, Hawaii. The exercise focused on biological-threat surveillance decision support and knowledge management.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Indonesian Foreign Minister Marsudi
February 17, 2021 — U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India -- Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. Secretary Blinken affirmed the growing significance of the... MORE

7th Fleet Destroyers transit Taiwan Strait
December 30, 2020 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit Dec. 31 (local time) in accordance with international law. The ships' transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military will continue to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows. ... MORE

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 30, 2020) Ensign Elijah Jones, from San Bernadino, Calif., plots on a maneuvering board in the combat information center as the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts routine operations. Curtis Wilbur is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

PACAF Hosts First Virtual Airmen-to-Airmen Talk with Sri Lanka Air Force
December 29, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Airmen from the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) engaged with Pacific Air Force Airmen during the first virtual and fourth annual Airmen-to-Airmen Talk (A2AT)... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathan Wills, PACAF Directorate of Strategic Plans and Policy, top left, and members of the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF), top right, watch as SLAF Director of Training Air Vice Marshal HSS Thuyacontha, bottom left, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Tyler Otten, mobilization assistant to the Pacific Air Forces commander, bottom right, partake in a ceremonial minutes signing commemorating a successful first virtual and fourth annual Airmen-to-Airmen Talk hosted from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Dec. 15, 2020. During A2ATs, PACAF and partner nations sharpen interoperability by sharing best practices in a multitude of subject matter areas.

First Wave of COVID-19 Vaccines Arrives at Yokota
December 28, 2020 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The first wave of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipments has been delivered to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 26.After rigorous testing and trials demonstrating the vaccine’s... MORE

Staff Sgt. Daniel Monzon-Kazhe, 374th Medical Group non-commissioned officer in charge of contingency material, holds a box of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at the immunization’s office on Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 26, 2020. Though vaccination has begun, DoD personnel will continue to wear appropriate masks, practice physical distancing, wash hands, and follow restriction of movement to ensure and maintain safety.

Vice President Pence Calls Nimitz At Sea
December 28, 2020 — INDIAN OCEAN – Vice President Mike Pence called the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, Dec. 25.Pence called Nimitz to provide the nearly 5,000 Sailors and Marines aboard with encouragement during a long... MORE

Rear Admiral Jim Kirk, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11 (right), Capt. Max Clark, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), and Chief Hull Technician (Select) Curtis Eicher participate in a phone call with Vice President Mike Pence aboard Nimitz. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce.

Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Completes SUSTEX, Deploys
December 23, 2020 — PACIFIC OCEAN – The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) completed their sustainment exercise (SUSTEX) and began a scheduled deployment December 23.“Our Sailors worked incredibly hard to... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2020) The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean Dec. 18, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. Third Fleet area of operations.

U.S. Ambassador Announces US$100,000 in TC Yasa Relief Funding
December 22, 2020 — SUVA, Fiji – Today, the U.S. Ambassador to Fiji Joseph Cella announced the approval of US$100,000 (FJD$204,550) in International Disaster Assistance from the U.S. Agency for International... MORE

U.S. Ambassador to Fiji Joseph Cella announced the approval of US$100,000 (FJD$204,550) in International Disaster Assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA).

USS America conducts integrated operations with Japanese F-35s
October 23, 2020 — The first-in-class amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participated in advanced combined operations with Japan this week in the western Pacific Ocean... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2020) F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Japan Air Self Defense Force conduct integrated air operations with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).