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United States DoD and Indonesia MoD Joint Press Statement
August 25, 2023 — Today, Secretary Austin and Minister Prabowo reaffirmed the strength of the defense pillar of our enduring Strategic Partnership... MORE

Opposition forces training enhances Wolf Pack communications
August 25, 2023 — 8th Security Forces Squadron and 8th Communications Squadron Airmen participated in an opposition force training scenario during Beverly Pack 23-2, Aug. 22... MORE

Yokota Airmen support Pacific Airlift Rally 23
August 24, 2023 — Yokota Airmen have returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia Air Forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18... MORE

Royal Thai Army, US Soldiers Participate in Historic All-Female Airborne Course
August 24, 2023 — The Royal Thai Army invited U.S. Soldiers to participate in their first all-female Basic Airborne Course conducted by the Special Warfare School at Camp Erawan, Lop Buri, Thailand, July 18 – Aug. 9. ... MORE

Nearly 100 female Royal Thai Army soldiers and members of the U.S. Special Operation Forces participated in first all-female Royal Thai Army Airborne Basic Course conducted by the Special Warfare School at Camp Erawan, Lop Buri, Thailand, Aug. 9, 2023. The United States and Thailand have nearly two centuries of diplomatic relations and have been security treaty allies for over 66 years. Our continued, face-to-face exchanges with our allies and partners are a foundation of a our bilateral relationships, and bolster understanding in the region that we are going to be a reliable partner in both good and bad times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Tangen)

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Launch
August 23, 2023 — We are aware of the DPRK’s launch using ballistic missile technology, which despite its failure, is a brazen violation of multiple unanimous UN Security Council resolutions, raises tensions, and risks destabilizing the security situation in the region and beyond... MORE

DOD, Coast Guard Continue Support to Maui
August 23, 2023 — Nearly 700 Defense Department personnel and 157 Coast Guardsmen are currently engaged with the U.S. Army Pacific Command and Joint Task Force 5-0 mission... MORE

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Papua New Guinea leads joint maritime operations with U.S. Coast Guard
August 23, 2023 — Papua New Guinea (PNG) has invited the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) to join their lead in maritime operations to combat illegal fishing and safeguard maritime resources during August 2023... MORE

The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) command stand for a photo with partners from the Papua New Guinea Defense Forces, Customs Services, National Fisheries Authority, and Department of Transport's maritime security division following an operational planning and subject matter exchange with partners in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Aug. 22, 2023. The U.S. Coast Guard is in Papua New Guinea at the invitation of the PNG government to join their lead in maritime operations to combat illegal fishing and safeguard maritime resources following the recent signing and ratification of the bilateral agreement between the United States and Papua New Guinea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to New Delhi, India, and Vice President Harris’ Travel to Jakarta, Indonesia
August 22, 2023 — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to New Delhi, India, from September 7-10 to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard teams with Government of Guam, industry, military partners for annual comprehensive port security exercise
August 22, 2023 — The U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, in collaboration with Government of Guam stakeholders and industry partners, will conduct a robust full-scale maritime security training exercise at the strategically vital Port of Guam in Piti, commencing Aug. 25... MORE

The Port of Guam, as seen from Nimitz Hill on Dec. 13, 2022. The Port of Guam is essential to the security and prosperity of Guam, handling over 1 million tons of cargo and over 300 vessels in 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Pacific Partnership Returns to the Philippines
August 22, 2023 — Pacific Partnership has arrived in the Philippines to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific, Aug. 22... MORE

Pacific Partnership 2023, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Republic of Korea Cheon Ja Bong (LST-687) service members and Mr. Hermenegildo A. Gualberto, Mayor of San Fernando City, pose for a photo after an opening ceremony at Town Plaza San Fernando City, Aug. 22.

Military Sealift Command’s USNS Millinocket aids vessel in distress
August 21, 2023 — Military Sealift Command's (MSC) expeditionary fast transport USNS Millinocket (T EPF 3) rendered assistance to a distressed small leisure boat in the vicinity of Darwin, Australia, Aug. 8. ... MORE

Civilian mariner Capt. Erwin F. Lao, right, USNS Millinocket’s master, maneuvers Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary fast transport USNS Millinocket prior to launching the fast rescue boat, while assisted by Chief Mate Jeffrey A. Motl while rendering assistance to a small craft in distress in the vicinity of Darwin, Australia, August 8.

2023 Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes
August 18, 2023 — The Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference, held in Nadi, Fiji this year, has concluded. ... MORE

Reflecting on 75 years with the 51 FW
August 18, 2023 — The 51st Fighter Wing (51 FW) celebrates its 75th birthday in August 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force F-86 Sabres assigned to the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, are lined up in revetments at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, circa June 1953. (Courtesy photo)

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the President and First Lady Traveling to Hawaii
August 17, 2023 — The President and First Lady will travel to Maui on Monday, August 21 to meet with first responders, survivors, as well as federal, state, and local officials, in the wake of deadly wildfires on the island... MORE

Military Lends Support in Maui Wildfire Aftermath
August 17, 2023 — Service members and civilians are answering the call to help after devastating wildfires tore through an historic town on the Hawaiian island of Maui... MORE

Service members conduct search operations of areas damaged by wildfires.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Hosts Inaugural Regional Military Gender Advisor Course
August 16, 2023 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) welcomed defense partners from 11 regional nations for the inaugural Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course, Aug. 14 -25... MORE

HONOLULU (Aug. 14, 2023) Air Commodore Chris Robson, US Indo-Pacific Command, Deputy Director for Strategy and Senior Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), takes a photo with participants from 11 partner nations (Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Fiji, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Thailand) at the inaugural, Indo-Pacific Regional Military Gender Advisor Course. The course is part of a 5-year initiative to develop a network of certified military Gender Advisors within the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Commander Matthew P. Galan)

At 73 years old, KATUSA program continues to strengthen ROK-U.S. alliance
August 16, 2023 — August 15 is recognized as the birthday of the KATUSA. The Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldier program was born only weeks after the Korean War ignited, and to this day KATUSAs continue to serve side-by-side with Eighth Army Soldiers providing priceless support and friendship... MORE

The Korean War began June 25, 1950. Roughly three weeks later the KATUSA program was initiated July 15 by an informal agreement between the Honorable Syngman Rhee, president of the Republic of Korea, and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, commander in chief, United Nations Command. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Christopher Cameron and Stanley James)

U.S. Civil Affairs, Navy SEALs Host Medical Civic Action Program in the Philippines
August 16, 2023 — Members of a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) unit and the U.S. Army Civil Affairs hosted a medical civic action program (MEDCAP) with the local government of El Nido in Palawan, Philippines, from July 29-30, 2023... MORE

Lt. Cmdr. Alvaro Ramos, the physician associate for a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit, conducts a medical consultation for an infant during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. NSW unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 29, 2023. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

The United States, Malaysia Launch Keris Aman 23 Peacekeeping Exercise
August 15, 2023 — Service members from more than 19 partner nations attended the kickoff of exercise Keris Aman 23, co-hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), on August 13 at the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre... MORE

Combined service members from 19 countries participate in the opening ceremony of Exercise Keris Aman 23, a Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise, at the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre on Aug. 13, 2023. . Keris Aman 2023 is a multinational United Nations Peacekeeping (UN PKO) exercise conducted in Malaysia and co-sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Malaysian Armed Forces. The exercise is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance the core PKO competencies of all participants in accordance with UN doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall)

Mekong delegation heads to the United States to exchange best practices on water resources management
August 15, 2023 — Leaders, scientists and engineers from the Mekong region and the United States are joining together to address increasing challenges over water security and river management... MORE