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Austin Confirms North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia
October 23, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed there are North Korean troops in Russia, but it is unclear if they are preparing to become a co-belligerent in Russia's war on Ukraine. ... MORE

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military begin biennial exercise Keen Sword 25
October 23, 2024 — Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military are conducting exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, at various locations across Japan... MORE

Two uniformed officers shake hands during press event

U.S. Coast Guard, Korea Coast Guard strengthen partnership through shared training and cultural exchange in Guam
October 23, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Team Guam and Korea Coast Guard (KCG) crews completed a successful week-long visit to Guam from Oct. 7 to 11, 2024, marked by shared exercises, subject matter expert (SME) exchanges, and a cultural "sports day" aimed at enhancing collaboration and fostering camaraderie between the two forces... MORE

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Station Apra Harbor conduct a search and rescue exercise and crew exchange with members of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) training ship KCG 3011 Badaro (바다로호) on Oct. 9, 2024, in Apra Harbor, Guam.

F-35B test jet begins sea trials with Japanese multi-functional destroyer in eastern Pacific Ocean
October 23, 2024 — A U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20 off the southern coast of California to begin developmental test aboard the allies’ largest ship... MORE

An F-35B Lightning II lands aboard JS Kaga (DDH-184) to begin developmental testing.

U.S. Marines Participate in Keen Sword 25
October 22, 2024 — III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors will participate in exercise Keen Sword 25, a joint-bilateral biennial exercise, alongside the Japan Self-Defense Force from October 23 through November 1, 2024, throughout Japan... MORE

KS25 is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

Yongsan-Casey Soldiers strengthen readiness and camaraderie during Field Training Exercise
October 22, 2024 — Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey recently held a four-day Field Training Exercise (FTX), from Oct. 15-18, covering land navigation, first aid training, weapons qualification tests, a six-mile ruck march, and more... MORE

U.S. Soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Company Yongsan-Casey aims at zeroing targets for M4 qualification range at Camp Casey, Oct. 17, 2024.

USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returns to homeport after Indo-Pacific deployment
October 22, 2024 — Amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) returned to homeport in San Diego, following a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operations with embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Oct. 18, 2024... MORE

INDOPACOM and 7th Air Force Commander visits 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
October 22, 2024 — On October 9th, Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Lt. Gen. David Iverson, commanding general of the 7th Air Force, visited the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade for an important mission and intelligence briefing. The session was led by Maj. Ryan Workman, Military Intelligence Officer, and Capt. April Dybal, commander of the Space Force detachment... MORE

Lt. Col. Surridge discusses the information that was briefed with Adm. Paparo.

1st Cavalry Division Commemorates 80 Years Since the Leyte Landing
October 21, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Robert G. Born, deputy commanding general of maneuver for the 1st Cavalry Division, attended the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing celebration in Palo, Leyte, Philippines, on Oct. 20, 2024... MORE

Filipino actors reenact the Leyte Landing during the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing celebration in Palo, Leyte, Philippines, on Oct. 20, 2024.

Operation Reload 24: Foxtrot Company Ensures Army Readiness Through Dynamic Logistics Training
October 21, 2024 — Foxtrot Company of the 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion carried out a field training exercise known as Operation Reload. This exercise focused on convoy movements to deploy to new locations, managing logistics packages (LOGPAC) to resupply our Air Defenders, and executing supply support activities (SSA)... MORE

Fox Company takes a group photo at the conclusion of Operation Reload.

U.S. 7th Fleet Destroyer and The Royal Canadian Navy Conduct Bilateral Transit in the Taiwan Strait
October 20, 2024 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on Oct. 20 (local... MORE

241020-N-HT008-3018 TAIWAN STRAIT (Oct. 20, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts bilateral operations with Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) during routine operations in the Taiwan Strait, Oct. 20. Higgins is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Hale)

Military Sealift Command Far East Participates in Sama Sama
October 19, 2024 — As part of the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama 2024, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Far East participated in refueling-at-sea familiarization training aboard the Philippine Navy (PN) frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150), at Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 8-9... MORE

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Andrew Werner, from Lafayette, Indiana, attached to Military Sealift Command (MSC) Far East provides instruction to Philippine Navy Sailors during a hands-on refueling-at-sea training aboard the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Riza (FF 150) as part of Sama Sama 2024, Oct. 9, 2024.

Celebrating the Navy’s Birthday by Supporting the Hawaii Community
October 19, 2024 — The U.S. Navy marks an impressive milestone this month – the 249th anniversary of its founding... MORE

Sailors pick up trash on a bike path during a volunteer clean-up.

USS George Washington transits to Japan
October 18, 2024 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed the San Diego area for routine operations Oct. 8, beginning its transit to Yokosuka, Japan... MORE

USS George Washington (CVN 73) departs Naval Air Station North Island.

Legacy of partnership: 25th FS hosts Buddy Squadron 25-1
October 18, 2024 — The 25th Fighter Squadron hosted two units from the Republic of Korea Air Force 8th Fighter Wing for Buddy Squadron 25-1 at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 15-17, 2024... MORE

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron takes off for a Buddy Squadron 25-1 flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2024.

CSAF, CMSAF visit Korea to engage allies and Airmen
October 18, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin met with Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee, Youngsu at the ROKAF Headquarters in Gyeryongdae, Oct. 17, as part of a weeklong visit to the region... MORE

DTRA Trains Indonesian Military on Epidemiology and Health Security
October 18, 2024 — The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) conducted an Intermediate Epidemiology Health Security Training for Indonesian Armed Forces Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) clinical and laboratory professionals from September 17th to 19th 2024... MORE

VP-10 Participates in Subject Matter Expert Exchange with Royal New Zealand Air Force
October 18, 2024 — The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 participated in a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) alongside the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) 5 Squadron, Sept. 21-28... MORE

Sailors from VP-10 pose for a photo with their Royal New Zealand Air Force counterparts at RNZAF Base Ohakea, New Zealand.

Arctic Aloha concludes with Spartan Brigade jump
October 18, 2024 — Nearly 800 paratroopers assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, conducted a large-scale joint forceable entry operation onto Malemute Drop Zone in Alaskan history for Arctic Aloha as part of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01, Oct. 15, 2024... MORE

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, descend from the sky onto Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska for Arctic Aloha Oct. 15, 2024.

Elements of the 15th MEU Return Home from Deployment Aboard USS Harpers Ferry
October 17, 2024 — More than 300 Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), returned home to San Diego Oct. 16 after completing a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 7th and 3rd Fleet areas of operation... MORE

Amphibious combat vehicles attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive in formation back to the amphibious landing dock USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) following a waterborne gunnery live-fire training during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)