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Strength of the Combined Force: Australian, Filipino, U.S. Forces Coming Together to Demonstrate Readiness for Crisis and Contingency Response
September 29, 2023 — Marines and Sailors of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) joined members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) for Exercise Alon, part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023... MORE

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Australian Army Soldiers, and Philippine Marines conduct a combined assault during Exercise Alon at Palawan, Philippines, Aug. 22, 2023. Exercise Alon, part of Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2023, is a bilateral amphibious training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, supported by MRF-D. The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness to respond to shared security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Matthew Wolf)

U.S. Special Operations Command Korea selected for Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
September 29, 2023 — Today the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) President, Yoon Suk Yeol, awarded U.S. Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) with the Presidential Unit Citation at the 75th Anniversary ceremony of the ROK Armed Forces Day at Seoul Air Base (K-16), Seongnam, ROK... MORE

20 Military Intelligence Chiefs Meet for 16th Annual IPICC
September 28, 2023 — The 16th annual Indo-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference (IPICC) 2023 kicked off, Sept. 10, bringing together directors of military intelligence from 20 countries to Vancouver, Canada to discuss regional issues and shared security challenges... MORE

Global Engagement Center Special Report: How the People’s Republic of China Seeks to Reshape the Global Information Environment
September 28, 2023 — Every country should have the ability to tell its story to the world. However, a nation’s narrative should be based on facts and rise and fall on its own merits. The PRC employs a variety of deceptive and coercive methods as it attempts to influence the international information environment... MORE

U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Statement on Reaffirming U.S.-Pacific Partnership
September 28, 2023 — We—the governments of Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and the United States of America—meet on the occasion of the second U.S.- Pacific Islands Forum Summit, held at the White House in Washington, D.C. from 25-26 September 2023... MORE

U.S., Korean navies hold bilateral exercise ahead of 70-year milestone
September 28, 2023 — The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy concluded a multi-domain bilateral exercise on Sept. 27, nearing the 70-year anniversary of the two countries’ Oct. 1, 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty... MORE

USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) underway with Republic of Korea Navy ships in the Sea of Japan.

Readout of U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue
September 27, 2023 — Department of Defense spokesperson John Supple provided the following readout: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Ely Ratner co-chaired the seventh U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue today in Washington, D.C., alongside Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, Additional Secretary Vani Rao of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, and Joint Secretary Vishwesh Negi of the Indian Ministry of Defense... MORE

Orient Shield 23 exercise enhances U.S.-Japan readiness, deterrence
September 27, 2023 — About 3,500 U.S. Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members recently participated in the Orient Shield 23 exercise to forge stronger bonds and increase interoperability... MORE

U.S. facilitates Philippine Air Force AOC, ISR training
September 26, 2023 — At the request of the government of the Philippines, the 505th Training Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida, sent a team of U.S. Air Force Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit instructors to Villamor Air Base, Philippines, from Aug. 10-19... MORE

photo of a large group of U.S. Air Force military members and Philippine Air Force members standing in front of a building

New U.S. Army Chief’s First Stop is the Indo-Pacific Region
September 26, 2023 — Less than a week after being confirmed and sworn in as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy George is out in the Indo-Pacific Theater telling allies and partners that the region is critically important to the United States... MORE

IPACC/IPAMS/SELF 2023 kicked off with an Opening Ceremony welcoming Army Chiefs & heads of delegations from 30 different nations. The chiefs gathered to discuss regional security & promote peace & stability for a Free and Open Indo Pacific.IPACC/IPAMS/SELF is one of the largest gathering of senior land forces leaders and security officials in the region that enhances our alliances and partnerships to more effectively communicate with each other, provide unique perspectives to common challenges, and if called upon work together to respond to crises or contingencies across the Indo-Pacific region.

Nevada Army Guard general, command staff visits Exercise Cartwheel in Fiji
September 26, 2023 — Nevada Army National Guard leadership visited Soldiers and allied partner nation military personnel this weekend working Exercise Cartwheel 2023, a multinational military training exercise being conducted in the South Pacific this month... MORE

Nevada Army National Guard leadership, including Brig. Gen. Troy Armstrong, center, visited with Soldiers and military personnel from allied partner nations in the South Pacific this past weekend during Exercise Cartwheel 2023, a multinational military training exercise conducted in Fiji this month. Service members from the Nevada National Guard of the U.S. military, along with others from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the Republic of Fiji, are training during the exercise.

Generate Airpower, Check: Kadena ACEs no-notice exercise
September 25, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test at Kadena Air Base, when the 18th Wing conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise Sept. 22, 2023... MORE

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron taxi to the runway during a no-notice fighter dispersal exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2023. The exercise tested the 18th Wing’s ability to rapidly generate airpower to defend Japan and ensure regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

Pacific Marines Meet With Singapore Army Staff
September 25, 2023 — Pacific Marines led by Brig. Gen. Daniel L. Shipley, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, hosted a delegation of the Singapore Army, led by Brig. Gen. Tan Cheng Kwee, Chief of Staff - General Staff, Singapore Armed Forces, at the first MARFORPAC - Singapore Army Staff Talks, Sep. 20-21, 2023... MORE

JASDF performs F-35 hot-pit refuel at Andersen AFB
September 22, 2023 — The Japan Air Self-Defense Force performed their first hot-pit refuel for their F-35A Lightning II, Aug. 28, 2023 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Destiny Boykin, a 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members fuel a F-35A Lightning II during a hot-pit refuel on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 28, 2023. A hot-pit refuel involves refueling an aircraft with the engines still to reduce ground time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Clevenger)

PACAF, RBAirF strengthen medical capabilities in Pacific Angel 23-3
September 22, 2023 — Medical units from across the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) teamed up with Medical Service, Royal Brunei Air Force during exercise Pacific Angel 23-3 a joint and combined regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement led by PACAF at Rimba Air Force Base, Brunei on Sept, 11-15... MORE

Photo of pararescuemen and jump masters from U.S. Air Force and Royal Brunei Air Force

U.S. Strengthening Deterrence in Taiwan Strait
September 21, 2023 — The Defense Department is working with other government agencies, allies and friends to strengthen deterrence across the Taiwan Strait to ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Ely Ratner told the House Armed Services Committee today... MORE

Two ships maneuver close to one another.

Koa Moana Marines Host Puma Training for Palau Maritime Law Enforcement
September 21, 2023 — U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 concluded the Task Force Koa Moana RQ-20B Puma Training Course with a graduation ceremony at the Palau Joint Operations Center, Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection, Koror, Palau, Sept. 14, 2023... MORE

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 23 and Palauan Maritime Law Enforcement Officers pose for a photograph at the conclusion of the Task Force Koa Moana RQ-20B Puma Training Course graduation at the Palau Joint Operations Center, Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish & Wildlife Protection, Koror, Palau, Sept. 14, 2023. Task Force Koa Moana 23, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force, deployed to the Indo-Pacific to strengthen relationships with Pacific Island partners through bilateral and multilateral security cooperation and community engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney G. White)

U.S.-India Relationship Critical to Free, Open Indo-Pacific
September 20, 2023 — A shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific bolsters the U.S.-India relationship as the two countries continue to strengthen defense ties, a senior Pentagon official said... MORE

A group of troops pose with members of a foreign military as they hoist American and Indian flags while standing on armored vehicles.

Innovating Logistics in the Pacific the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade Supports Talisman Sabre 23
September 20, 2023 — The 402nd Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) deployed in support of the 8th Theater Support Command and Talisman Sabre 23 (TS23) in Australia from June 19 through August 4... MORE

The 8th Theater Sustainment Command Commander Maj. Gen. Jered Helwig, highlights key points of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore operation to the Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth and other senior leaders during Talisman Sabre 2023 in Bowen, Australia, July 31, 2023. JLOTS demonstrates the critical capability of bringing vehicles and equipment to the shore in austere environments or when port facilities are unavailable. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation, advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns.

US Army sustainers provide sealift to Australian armor for Super Garuda Shield
September 19, 2023 — With Logistics Support Vessel 7 SSGT Robert Kuroda already in Australia for Talisman Sabre 2023, the conditions were set to transport Australian Defence Force tanks and equipment to Indonesia for Super Garuda Shield... MORE

Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and vehicles are unloaded from the United States Army Vessel SSGT Robert T. Kuroda at Tanjung Perak Port in Indonesia during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023. At the invitation of Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), Australia is contributing over 125 personnel from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 (SGS23). SGS23 is an TNI and United States Indo Pacific Command led bilateral training activity. It is focused on joint operations with international partners in and around East Java in Indonesia from 31 August to 13 September. Held since 2009, the ADF first participated in 2022, and in 2023 is contributing an Australian Army force element including a Troop of M1A1 Abrams tanks from the 1st Armoured Regiment. The contingent also includes an Infantry Platoon from the 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australian Regiment, command and control elements, and a range of armoured vehicles, trucks and recovery vehicles. (Photo by Australian Defence Force Cpl. Dustin Anderson)