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1st Recon Bn., Indonesian Korps Marinir Integrate for Annual Bilateral Training Exercise
May 4, 2023 — U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the 2nd Intai Amfibi Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, participated in an annual reconnaissance exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 8-20, 2023... MORE

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the 2nd Intai Amfibi Battalion, Indonesian Korps Marinir, paddle back to shore on a combat rubber raiding craft during a reconnaissance exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 15, 2023. The Marines of 1st Recon Bn. host the bilateral training exercise annually to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect between Indonesian service members and 1st MARDIV Marines and promote cultural exchange and understanding.

U.S.-Philippines Agree to Modernize, Strengthen Alliance
May 3, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The United States and the Philippines will continue the fundamental work needed to modernize and strengthen the alliance between the two nations, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Meeting With Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
May 3, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines... MORE

Maintainer Camaraderie Leads to Strategic Deterrence in the Indo Pacific
May 3, 2023 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- 96th Bomb Squadron aircraft maintainers have been supporting the Bomber Task Force mission out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to ensure a combat ready force is... MORE

USAG Japan Commander Vsits Key Sites, Recognizes Team Members, Meets City Mayors during Final Tour of Kure
May 3, 2023 — KURE PIER 6, Japan -- The commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan conducted his final visit to Kure Pier 6 and its three ammunition depots in Hiroshima April 24 through 26 ahead of the upcoming end of... MORE

USAG Japan commander visits key sites, recognizes team members, meets city mayors during final tour of Kure

Hickam Honors Historic Aviators
May 3, 2023 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A ceremony was held April 26, 2023, at the 15th Wing Headquarter building on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to rededicate two street signs and... MORE

36th Aerial Port Squadron trains in Kadena
May 3, 2023 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- For the airmen of the 36th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) being able to trust each other is an integral part to being able to perform their job successfully and... MORE

B-1B Lancers Integrate with Partners, Build Interoperability during Exercise COPE INDIA 2023
May 2, 2023 — ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron successfully participated in exercise COPE INDIA 2023, April 10-21, 2023. Participation in the exercise enhanced... MORE

US, Multinational Service Members, Ships, Aircraft Meet in Alaska for Northern Edge 23-1
May 2, 2023 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Thousands of U.S. service members, five ships and more than 150 aircraft are scheduled to participate in Northern Edge 2023 (NE23-1), a joint field training... MORE

Maintainers Show Off Contingency Capabilities during Korea Flying Training 23
May 2, 2023 — GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the 8th Fighter Wing participated in Fiscal Year 23 Korea Flying Training ( KFT) alongside units from the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic... MORE

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the United States and the Philippines
May 2, 2023 — THE WHITE HOUSE -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is honored to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Washington, DC. The leaders recognize the remarkable ties of friendship,... MORE

Yokota Airmen Join Cope India 2023 Exercise with Indian Air Force
May 1, 2023 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Team Yokota deployed 69 Airmen and two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to exercise Cope India 2023, a Pacific Air Forces training exercise conducted with the Indian Air Force... MORE

George Washington to Replace Ronald Reagan as the Forward-deployed Carrier in Japan in 2024
May 1, 2023 — U.S. NAVY -- In coordination with the government of Japan, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) will return to U.S. 7th Fleet, replacing USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the... MORE

Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, to Visit Thailand May 1-2,
May 1, 2023 — U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), Admiral Samuel Paparo will visit Thailand May 1-2 to meet with senior leaders and counterparts in the Royal Thai... MORE

Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, to Visit Thailand May 1-2, 2023

U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea
May 1, 2023 — U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE -- The United States stands with The Philippines in the face of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Coast Guard’s continued infringement upon freedom of navigation in the... MORE