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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Second F-35B Squadron Officially Established In Indo-Pacific Region With The Redesignation Of VMFA-242
October 23, 2020 — IWAKUNI, Japan -- On October 16, 2020 Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 re-designated Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 as part of the Marine Corps’ ongoing transition process from legacy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to the newer 5th generation F-35B Lightning II. This transition is in accordance with mutual agreements between the U.S. and the Government of Japan, and occurred on schedule per the annual Marine Corps aviation plan... MORE

Lt. Gen. S. K. Sinai visits 25th Infantry Division
October 23, 2020 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii—The United States and India are international partners who share similar interests critical to a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. ... MORE

Valiant Shield 2020: Joint Force Training to Protect the Indo-Pacific
September 28, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The eighth iteration of Valiant Shield concluded Sept. 25 following 12 days of joint operations at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace.During the... MORE