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U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to Thailand, Attends Opening of Cobra Gold Exercise
February 28, 2023 — Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Thailand Feb. 27-28, 2023 to demonstrate the strength of the U.S.-Thailand alliance and U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific... MORE

Adm. Chris Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, addresses the audience alongside leaders and representatives from participating nations during the opening ceremony of Exercise Cobra Gold 2023 at Utapao International Airport, Ban Chang district, Rayong province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 28, 2023. Cobra Gold, now in its 42nd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the longstanding friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abrey Liggins)

U.S., Djibouti, Japan Partner in Trilateral Engagement to Combat Illegal Shipping
February 28, 2023 — CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti -- Members of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 8, the Djiboutian Navy, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force participated in a trilateral training... MORE

US to Attend 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition
February 28, 2023 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --The U.S. is honored to participate in the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition at Avalon International Airport, Victoria,... MORE

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Conducts VBSS Training with Timor-Leste Fuzileiros as Part of CARAT/MAREX Timor-Leste 2023
February 28, 2023 — NAVAL BASE HERA, Timor Leste -- U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted a visit, board, search, and seizure training exercise with Timor-Leste Fuzileiros as... MORE

U.S. Supports Launch of Philippine E-Licensing Platform for Strategic Goods
February 28, 2023 — MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- The United States government, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), supported the development of the Philippines’ strategic trade e-licensing... MORE

7th Fleet Aircraft Transits Taiwan Strait
February 27, 2023 — TAIWAN STRAIT – A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Feb. 27, 2023 (local time). The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere... MORE

“A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific” Book Launch and Discussion U.S. Embassy Colombo and General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University Joint Pres
February 27, 2023 — COLOMBO, U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka -- The General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, hosted an event to launch a publication entitled “A Shared Vision for... MORE

Ambassador Knapper Makes First Official Visit to Lào Cai Province
February 27, 2023 — HANOI, U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam -- U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper visited Lào Cai City and Sa Pa February 21-22, 2023, where he met with local leaders, NGO representatives, and... MORE

8th U.S.-ROK Deterrence Strategy Committee Table-Top Exercise – Joint Press Release
February 24, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted the 8th U.S-ROK Deterrence Strategy Committee Table-Top Exercise (DSC TTX), February 22, 2023 at the Pentagon in Washington,... MORE

Bushido Strike 23 Culminates, III MSB Shifts to Supporting Operations in the Indo-Pacific 
February 24, 2023 — U.S. ARMY GARRISON CAMP CASEY, South Korea -- The Marine Corps is returning to its nature as a naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. Training in different environments, from tropical jungle climates... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Malaysia's Senior Minister of Defense Mohamad Hasan
February 24, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone Feb. 23 with Malaysian Minister of Defense Mohamad... MORE

BLUE FLAG Exercise Prepares Pacific Air Forces for Pacing Challenge
February 24, 2023 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, executed exercise BLUE FLAG, which tested Pacific Air Forces' ability to prevail in... MORE

Remembering Iwo Jima: 78 Years
February 24, 2023 — ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Seventy-eight years ago, U.S. Marines hit the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima, beginning one of the most famous battles in the history of the Corps. From Feb. 19 to March 26,... MORE

U.S. and Japanese Forces Conduct Exercise Resilient Shield 2023
February 23, 2023 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) concluded Resilient Shield 2023 onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, and various command centers throughout the region,... MORE

U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Japan, Republic of Korea Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions
February 23, 2023 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted a trilateral meeting with Fleet commanders from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on board USS Blue Ridge... MORE

CNO Visits Philippines to Discuss Regional Security, Importance of the Navy
February 23, 2023 — MANILA, Philippines -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday, and his wife Linda, traveled to Manila, Philippines, Feb. 21-22, to meet with military and government officials.Their visit... MORE

USS America Arrives in Osaka
February 23, 2023 — OSAKA, Japan -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier, USS America (LHA 6) with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Osaka, Japan in preparation for Exercise Iron Fist,... MORE

US-ROKAF RAPCON Partnership Dominates Airspace
February 23, 2023 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- With many moving parts in the sky, the 8th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) air traffic control (ATC) radar approach control (RAPCON) flight ensures all traffic... MORE

CTF 70 IW Leaders Partner with JMSDF to Promote OPSEC for Mission Success
February 22, 2023 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Members of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70’s Information Warfare (IW) team met with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to exchange IW knowledge and experience, in Funakoshi,... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Senior Undersecretary and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Carlito Galvez
February 22, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Philippine Officer in Charge of the Department of... MORE