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Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Pioneers Future Combat Technologies at Keen Sword 2025
November 27, 2024 — The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory is at the forefront of shaping future combat capabilities during Keen Sword 2025... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan F. Mikita, 3rd Intelligence Battalion intelligence specialist, demonstrates the capabilities of a lightweight, mobile, and cost-effective radar system as part of Keen Sword 25, Oct. 27, 2024 at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan.

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Canada, Participates in Halifax International Security Forum
November 25, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Canada from Nov. 22-24, 2024, where he participated in the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum and met with senior military and government officials... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks on a panel at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 23, 2024.

USINDOPACOM Hosts NDU CAPSTONE Fellows
November 14, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomed retired Adm. Harry Harris, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea and the 24th USINDOPACOM commander, and National Defense University CAPSTONE fellows at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Nov. 13, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, center, retired Adm. Harry Harris, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea and the 24th USINDOPACOM commander, and National Defense University CAPSTONE fellows pose for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Nov. 13, 2024.

USINDOPACOM DCOM visits Nepal
November 13, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Nepal from Nov. 8-12, marking his first trip to the country in his current role... MORE

Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, is greeted by Gen. Ashok Raj Sigel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali army, at Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre, Nepal during a visit from Nov. 8-12, 2024.

Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Rosenblum Concludes Trip to Hawaii to Chem-Bio Defense Experiment
November 12, 2024 — Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (A/DUSD) for Acquisition and Sustainment, Ms. Deborah Rosenblum, traveled to Hawaii last month to observe the 2024 Beholder’s Gaze (BG24) experiment with United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). ... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command representatives meet with the People's Liberation Army counterparts for the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement working group and plenary session
November 8, 2024 — Representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, and U.S. Coast Guard traveled to Qingdao, China to meet with the People's Republic of China (PRC) People's... MORE

Representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, and U.S. Coast Guard traveled to Qingdao, China to meet with the People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and Air Force for the semi-annual working group and annual plenary session of the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA), Nov. 6-8, 2024. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. and India Hold 21st Military Cooperation Group
November 6, 2024 — Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), Lt. Gen. Johnson P. Mathew, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Deputy Commander, Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, co-chaired the 21st Military Cooperation Group (MCG) at Manekshaw Centre, India, Nov. 5-6, 2024. ... MORE

21st Military Cooperation Group - group photo

ASD(A) Cyber Warfare, USINDOPACOM, JFHQ-DODIN join forces to host second Indo-Pacific Critical Infrastructure Workshop
November 6, 2024 — More than 300 cyber and critical infrastructure experts converged on Honolulu, both virtually and in-person, Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, to attend the second iteration of the Indo-Pacific Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Workshop and continue discussions about the cybersecurity challenges of critical infrastructure in today’s constantly evolving cyber contested environment... MORE

CAPEX 2024: Strengthening Partnerships and Enhancing Regional Security
October 31, 2024 — The Capabilities Development & Exercises (CAPEX) Working Group 2024 kicked off with a week of collaboration and strategic planning in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 21 to 25... MORE

The last day of CAPEX 2024 saw participants engaged in their final classes, wrapping up an intensive week of learning, collaboration, and capacity-building.

Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Speaks at Pacific Tech 2024
October 28, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote speech at the Pacific Tech / Pacific Defense Contracting 2024 Conference, in Honolulu, Oct. 28... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote speech at the Pacific Tech / Pacific Defense Contracting 2024 Conference, in Honolulu, Oct. 28.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Speaks at AFCEA’s TechNet Indo-Pacific Conference
October 25, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks at AFCEA’s TechNet Indo-Pacific in Honolulu, Oct. 24, 2024... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks at AFCEA’s TechNet Indo-Pacific in Honolulu, Oct. 24, 2024.

USINDOPACOM hosts Republic of the Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine
October 24, 2024 — Republic of the Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine visited U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith during a visit to Honolulu, Oct. 24, 2024... MORE

Republic of the Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine is welcomed with an honors ceremony from Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, at USINDOPACOM headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Oct. 24, 2024. Heine met with senior military leaders, reflecting the strong and historic cooperation between RMI and the U.S. and their shared commitment to a Pacific that is secure, free and open, and more prosperous. 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)

INDOPACOM and 7th Air Force Commander visits 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
October 22, 2024 — On October 9th, Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Lt. Gen. David Iverson, commanding general of the 7th Air Force, visited the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade for an important mission and intelligence briefing. The session was led by Maj. Ryan Workman, Military Intelligence Officer, and Capt. April Dybal, commander of the Space Force detachment... MORE

Lt. Col. Surridge discusses the information that was briefed with Adm. Paparo.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Visits Republic of Korea, Meets with Senior Leaders
October 11, 2024 — SEOUL — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) from Oct. 8-11 to meet with senior Korean military and government officials, future Korean... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks to cadets at the Korea Military Academy, during an overseas trip to the Republic of Korea, Oct. 10, 2024. The trip reaffirms the U.S.-ROK alliance remains the cornerstone of peace and security in Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John D. Bellino)

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Visits Japan, Meets with Senior Leaders
October 9, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Japan from Oct. 7-8 to meet with senior Japanese officials and officiate the U.S. Forces Japan change of command... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, shakes hands with Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen during a visit to the region. 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. (Courtesy photo)

IPhsa at ICMM: Strengthening Indo-Pacific Health Security
October 4, 2024 — During the International Committee for Military Medicine (ICMM) 45th World Congress “Military Medicine Shaping Global Health” held in Brisbane from September 22-27, 2024... MORE

During the International Committee for Military Medicine (ICMM) 45th World Congress “Military Medicine Shaping Global Health” held in Brisbane from September 22-27, 2024.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Concludes Second Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course
October 1, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Office of Women, Peace and Security celebrated the completion of the second annual Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course in Honolulu, Sept. 20, 2024... MORE

Participants in the Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the two-week course, Honolulu, Sept. 20, 2024.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony
October 1, 2024 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon and recognition ceremony to honor more than 30 service members and civilians for... MORE

Service members and civilians from the Hispanic community unite for a group photo during a Hispanic Heritage Month recognition ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 30, 2024. Celebrated from September 15 - October 15, it is the only DoD special observance to span multiple months, coinciding with Independence Day festivities for several Latin American countries. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Departs Guam
September 26, 2024 — Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) departed Guam following a scheduled visit to bring on stores and equipment, Sept. 26, 2024... MORE

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jeriel Galgo, from Cavite, Philippines, stands watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship departs Apra Harbor, Guam, Sept. 26, 2024.

U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach
September 23, 2024 — U.S Air Force Airmen conducted training operations during exercise Southern Beach, Sept. 17 - 20... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024.