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USINDOPACOM and National Guard senior leaders gather to discuss State Partnership Program
September 20, 2024 — The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted the annual Senior Leaders Forum (SLF) for the State Partnership Program (SPP) here, Sept. 10-16... MORE

U.S. Air Force and Army adjutant generals, senior enlisted leaders and distinguished visitors pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the 2024 State Partnership Program’s senior leader forum at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sep. 16, 2024.

ANG unit reflects on flexing through obstacles at multinational exercise in India
September 20, 2024 — For the 148th Fighter Squadron, an F-16 Fighting Falcon Air National Guard unit, based out of Duluth, Minnesota, Tarang Shakti-24 provided invaluable training through obstacles from Aug 29 to Sept. 14, 2024 at Jodhpur Air Force Station in Rajasthan, India... MORE

The Umaid Bawan Palace sits behind the Johdpur Air Station flightline as a 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares for takeoff during Tarang Shakti-24 in Rajasthan, India, Sept. 5, 2024.

USINDOPACOM WPS Director Addresses Hawaii National Guard on Women, Peace and Security
September 18, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Director and Command Gender Advisor Sharon Feist addressed the Hawaii National Guard Joint Commander’s Conference at the Guard’s Regional Training Institute in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Sept. 13... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Director and Command Gender Advisor Sharon Feist addresses the Hawaii National Guard Joint Commander’s Conference at the Guard’s Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2024.

U.S., Australia Co-Host 17th Annual Indo-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference
September 18, 2024 — The 17th annual Indo-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference (IPICC) ran Sept. 1 to Sept. 4, bringing together directors of military intelligence and intelligence leaders from 23 countries to discuss regional issues and shared security challenges. ... MORE

The 17th Indo-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference (IPICC), held in Sydney NSW, hosted by Australian Chief of Defence Intelligence, Mr Tom Hamilton, and co-hosted by the Director for Intelligence, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Brigadier General Dave Elsen.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command holds State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum
September 16, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command concludes the 2024 State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum, held in Hawaii, Sept. 10-16.The SPP is a DoD security cooperation program, managed and administered by the... MORE

Senior military leaders gather for a group photo upon concluding the 2024 State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sept. 16. The SPP is a DoD security cooperation program, managed and administered by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. USINDOPACOM has 16 partnerships with nine states and one territory, and 12 Guardsmen working in embassies across the region as bilateral affairs officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Historic exercise’s cultural exchange and tactical growth ripple back to 1942
September 16, 2024 — Tarang Shakti-24, India’s largest multinational exercise involving 10 participating nations and 18 observers, lived up to its namesake from Aug. 29 to Sept. 14, 2024, at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David A. Piffarerio, right, Pacific Air Forces Mobilization Assistant to the Deputy Commander, speaks with multinational partners during Tarang Shakti-24 at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Sept. 12, 2024.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Hosts Second Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course
September 12, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command welcomed defense partners from 16 regional nations for the second Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course taking place from September 9-20... MORE

Multilateral partners from across the Indo-Pacific launched the Indo-Pacific Defense Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Steering Committee, in Honolulu, Sept. 13, 2024.

36th Fighter Squadron integrates with ROKAF F-35s
September 12, 2024 — U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participated in combined “Airborne Alert Interdiction” flying training with F-35As from the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 17th Fighter Wing, Aug. 26-29... MORE

A South Korean Air Force F-35A from the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 17th Fighter Wing takes off from Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 29, 2024. ROK F-35s integrated with U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 51st Fighter Wing to identify and destroy simulated enemy ground threats. (Republic of Korea Air Force courtesy photo)

Philippines, U.S. Complete Tempest Wind 2024
September 7, 2024 — The U.S. and Philippines completed Exercise Tempest Wind 2024, a bilateral, Whole of Government (WOG), interagency counterterrorism (CT) exercise conducted in the Philippines, August 15-30, 2024... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Hosts Papua New Guinea for Bilateral Defense Dialogue
September 5, 2024 — Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, Director J5 Policy and Plans, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted Capt. Peter Tupma, Chief of Force Capability Development, Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) at USINDOPACOM headquarters September 4, 2024, for the Bilateral Defense Dialogue (BDD)... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, Director J5 Policy and Plans, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted Capt. Peter Tupma, Chief of Force Capability Development, Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) at USINDOPACOM headquarters September 4, 2024, for the Bilateral Defense Dialogue (BDD).

US Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery Integrates in US Air Force-led Joint Exercise, Bamboo Eagle 24-3
September 4, 2024 — The U.S. Army’s only Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), lived up to its “First-Round” lineage by participating in Bamboo Eagle, an eight-day U.S. Air Force Warfare Center-led joint exercise spanning various locations across the United States... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies by one of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Transporter Erector Launchers assigned to Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery, Long Range Fires Battalion, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, participating in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 3, 2024.

Super Garuda Shield 2024: ‘Joint strike’ exercise demos an F-16, live fire in East Java
September 4, 2024 — As part of the U.S. military’s collaboration with the Indonesian National Armed Forces, also known as the TNI, the two nations demonstrated a joint strike exercise, including an air, sea and land operation during Super Garuda Shield 2024, taking place at Puslatpur 5 on the east end of Java Island, Aug. 31, 2024... MORE

A rocket travels past an observation point during a joint strike exercise for Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Puslatpur 5, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2024.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to Indonesia
September 1, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Indonesia from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, where he met with senior government and military leaders and observed Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2024 to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership... MORE

U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, left, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives two thumbs up after a successful strike during the joint strike exercise to begin during Super Garuda Shield 2024, near Puslatpur 5, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2024.

MILOPS 24 Concludes: Strengthening Legal Partnerships and Defending Sovereignty in the Indo-Pacific
August 30, 2024 — MANILA, Philippines– U.S. Indo-Pacific Command concluded its 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 30, 2024. ... MORE

More than 200 people from 29 nations attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 27-30, 2024. Hosted by USINDOPACOM and the Philippine Department of National Defense, MILOPS provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen partnerships, engage with leading experts, and reaffirm shared commitment to international law, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. 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 Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith)

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Visits the Philippines for MILOPS, MDB-SEB
August 30, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Philippines from August 26-30, marking his first trip to the country in his current role. ... MORE

From right to left, Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Ambassador Marykay Carlson, U.S. ambassador to the Philippines, Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., Secretary of National Defense of Philippines, and Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, participate in a panel discussion during the 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference in the Philippines, Aug. 27.

35th Indo-Pacific International Military Law and Operations Conference Commences
August 28, 2024 — Senior military and defense leaders from 29 nations and representatives from international organizations are gathering in Manila, Philippines to attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) from Aug. 27-30... MORE

MANILA, Philippines– Senior military and defense leaders from 29 nations and representatives from international organizations are gathering in Manila, Philippines to attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) from Aug. 27-30.

Pacific Angel 24-1 kicks off in Papua New Guinea
August 26, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force in conjunction with the Royal Australian Air Force French Air Force and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force kicked off Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 24, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, French Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel participating in Pacific Angel 24-1pose for a group photo at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 24, 2024.

2024 Tri-Command Women, Peace and Security Symposium at Camp Humphreys
August 22, 2024 — The United States Forces Korea hosted the Tri-Command Women, Peace and Security Symposium on July 9-10, 2024, at Camp Humphreys in the Republic of Korea... MORE

U.S. Forces Korea hosted its second Tri-Command Women, Peace, and Security Symposium, at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, July 9-10.

Naval Special Warfare, Indonesian Navy’s Komando Pasukan Katak (KOPASKA) Conduct Maritime Operations
August 15, 2024 — INDONESIA - Members of the Indonesian Navy’s elite Komando Pasukan Katak (KOPASKA) engaged in a joint combined exchange training (JCET) with a U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) unit from July 1 to July 26, 2024... MORE

Global Health Engagement: Marshall Islands Dental
August 14, 2024 — After the Compact of Free Association agreement was signed between the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the United States of America, U.S. Army dental teams traveled to Ebeye, RMI, to perform tooth extractions, provide basic dental care and educate the local population on dental health... MORE