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Defense Part of Deepening Overall U.S.-India Relationship
June 23, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The United States and India have made tremendous progress toward promoting peace and security not only in the Indo-Pacific region, but globally, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Completes First Patrol following Typhoon Mawar to Safeguard Those at Sea, Enhance Maritime Security in Mariana Islands
June 23, 2023 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- Serving partners in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to Guam in time for Father's Day, completing a patrol from June 12 to 18... MORE

U.S.-Indonesia Air Forces Hold First Bomber Landing Joint Exercise
June 23, 2023 — U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia -- In a historic first, two U.S. B-52 bombers landed in Indonesia on June 19 to execute training exercises with Indonesian Airforce (TNI-AU) F-16 aircraft. The... MORE

Non-destructive Inspection Airman Chips in to Keep Cope West 23 Going
June 23, 2023 — ROESMIN NURJADIN AIR FORCE BASE, Indonesia -- Sometimes what feels like a small piece of the puzzle can play a huge role in the success of a mission.That can be especially true for non-destructive... MORE

US Army Pacific Kicks off Khaan Quest 23 in Mongolia, Strengthening International Cooperation
June 22, 2023 — ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- Soldiers from the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) joined forces with soldiers from across the Pacific region for a momentous occasion—the opening ceremony of Khaan Quest 23... MORE

VMU-3 Takes Off – MQ-9A Certified Safe for Flight
June 22, 2023 — MCAS KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- Today Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) safely and successfully tested and flew its first MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft. The squadron is now certified to... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Ensures Compliance and Port Security: Successful Examination of the Cargo Vessel Kota Raja in Guam
June 22, 2023 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- On June 15, 2023, a U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam team conducted a port state control examination on the 472-foot Singapore-flagged commercial cargo vessel Kota... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Hosts Combat Support Rehearsal of Concept Symposium
June 22, 2023 — FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Alongside the joint force, U.S. Airmen continue to push the envelope in terms of integration opportunities and seamless combat support to frontline warfighters, as Pacific Air... MORE

PACAF hosts Combat Support Rehearsal of Concept symposium

Launch of the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X)
June 22, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Defense and the Indian Ministry of Defense launched the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) today at a catalyst event hosted by the U.S.-India... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Command Chief Visits Osan
June 22, 2023 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) command chief, visited Osan and Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea for an immersion tour... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Transits Taiwan Strait
June 21, 2023 — TAIWAN STRAIT -- The legend-class national security cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on June 20 (local time) through waters where high-seas freedoms of... MORE

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict Visits Indo-Pacific Region
June 21, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Spokesperson Lisa Lawrence provided the following readout:Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, Christopher P. Maier, visited South... MORE

USS Nimitz Records 350,000th Arrested Landing
June 21, 2023 — U.S. Navy -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the oldest-serving U.S commissioned aircraft carrier in the world, successfully completed its 350,000th arrested aircraft landing recently while sailing in the South... MORE

U.S., India Rapidly Expand Their Military Cooperation
June 21, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- This is a transformational moment in the U.S.-India defense partnership, a senior Defense Department official said at the Pentagon today."To have the world's largest democracies with... MORE

Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Dr. William LaPlante and Ms. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Engagements at the 21st Australia-United States Ministerial Defense Acquisition Committee Meeting
June 21, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon spokesperson Jeff Jurgensen provided the following readout:Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and Ms. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary... MORE

Cope West 23 Takes Off in Indonesia
June 21, 2023 — ROESMIN NURJADIN AIR FORCE BASE, Indonesia -- U.S. Air Force and Indonesian Air Force F-16s took to the sky together for the first time during exercise Cope West 23 at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base,... MORE

USS Carl Vinson Completes Tailored Ship’s Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem
June 21, 2023 — U.S. Navy -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) completed Tailored Ship’s Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) while out to sea in the 3rd Fleet area of... MORE

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Meetings in Japan
June 20, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Department of Defense Spokesman Lt. Col. David Herndon provided the following readout:Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl visited Japan for a series of productive... MORE

USS Michigan Arrives in Busan
June 20, 2023 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (Blue) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), for a scheduled port visit, June 16.The port visit in Busan... MORE

VP-26 Completes Trilateral Air Exercise with Australia and Japan
June 20, 2023 — U.S. Navy -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and the United States Navy (USN) concluded a trilateral maritime patrol exercise in Misawa, Japan, June... MORE