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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin Ill's Meetings With Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senior Cambodian Officials
June 4, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia today, where he met separately with Prime Minister Hun Manet, Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha, and President of the Senate Hun Sen... MORE

U.S. armed forces to conduct exercise Valiant Shield 24 in Palau
June 4, 2024 — More than 600 U.S. service members are scheduled to conduct training across the Palau island chain during U.S. Pacific Fleet led exercise Valiant Shield 24, June 7-18, 2024... MORE

Allies Come Together in the Indo-Pacific: Valiant Shield 24
June 4, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2024, June 7-18, on Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and at sea around the Mariana Island Range Complex... MORE

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Singapore, Attends Shangri-La Dialogue
June 4, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Singapore from May 30 - June 4, 2024, where he met with senior military and government officials and participated in the Shangri-La Dialogue... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, second from left, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks during a Shangri-La Dialogue panel, “Deterrence and Reassurance in the Asia-Pacific,” with senior leaders from France, the Netherlands and the People’s Republic of China, in Singapore, May 31, 2024. The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, is a defense summit focused on the Asia-Pacific region where ministers and representatives gather to discuss pressing security challenges and engage in bilateral talks. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

PACIFIC AMPHIBIOUS LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM 24 COMMENCEMENT
June 3, 2024 — PALS 24 brings together senior Marine Corps, naval infantry, and military leaders from Allied and partner nations in the Indo-Pacific. The event is an important opportunity to enhance personal and professional relationships amongst the region’s amphibious and maritime community through face-to-face engagements... MORE

Republic of Korea Marine Corps Commandant, Lt. Gen. Kim Kye-Hwan, left, Republic of Korea Navy Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Yang Yong-mo, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William M. Jurney, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of the 10th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Seoul, South Korea, June 3, 2024. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among Allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year's symposium hosts senior leaders from 24 participating nations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Benfield)

ACDC: A Milestone in Philippine Coastal Defense
June 2, 2024 — Elements of I and III Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) concluded the latest iteration of the Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum (ACDC) bilateral training with units from across the Philippine Marine Corps, including the Philippine Coastal Defense Regiment on May 31, 2024. The training took place from the diverse landscapes of Paredes in the north to the mountainous jungles of Barira in the southern Philippines... MORE

A U.S. Marine assigned to Maritime Reconnaissance Platoon, Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with a Philippine Marine assigned to Marine Corps Assault Boat Battalion following a maritime domain awareness exchange during Archipelagic Costal Defense Continuum at San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines, May 18, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Endorsing a Statement of Principles for Indo-Pacific Defense Industrial Base Collaboration
May 31, 2024 — Today, the United States endorsed a Statement of Principles for Indo-Pacific Defense Industrial Base Collaboration following extensive consultations with U.S. allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific region and around the world, including the recent Maluhia Talks at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With People's Republic of China (PRC) Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun
May 31, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Admiral Dong Jun, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China (PRC), met today in Singapore on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss U.S.-PRC defense relations, as well as regional and global security issues... MORE

WPS Highlights Collaboration in Pacific Islands for AANHPI Month
May 31, 2024 — As Asian American Pacific Islander Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander month draws to a close, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Office of Women, Peace & Security (USINDOPACOM WPS) spotlights leaders in the Pacific Islands working at the nexus of human rights and defense strategy... MORE

Papua New Guinea Defense Force completes Gender Focal Point training with U.S. DoD Support
May 31, 2024 — In a landmark initiative aimed at promoting Women, Peace and Security (WPS) as a capability to enhance Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) institutional and organizational effectiveness, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently partnered with the PNGDF to conduct a second comprehensive Gender Focal Point training course at the Kumul Leadership Center, Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from May 20-24, 2024... MORE

Papua New Guinea Defence Force members, U.S. Department of Defense personnel and an Australian Army Soldier, pose for a group photo following a Women, Peace and Security Gender Focal Point course graduation at the Kumul Learning Center, Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 24, 2024. The course was facilitated by the PNGDF Gender Committee with support from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Office of WPS, and trained gender advisors with U.S. Air Force Wisconsin Air National Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3. The PNGDF Gender Committee focused on equipping defence force personnel with the tools necessary to integrate gender perspectives into their operational strategies to enhance PNGDF institutional and organizational effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole)

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to the Republic of Korea
May 30, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) from May 29-30, 2024, reaffirming the United States ironclad commitment to the U.S.-ROK Alliance. This trip marked Paparo’s first visit to the country as the USINDOPACOM commander... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) from May 29-30, 2024, reaffirming the United States ironclad commitment to the U.S.-ROK Alliance. This trip marked Paparo’s first visit to the country as the USINDOPACOM commander. (Courtesy photo)

Fact Sheet: Secretary Austin's Tenth Trip to the Indo-Pacific Region
May 30, 2024 — Starting on May 29, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to the Indo-Pacific region for the tenth time since taking office. His trip will occur as the Department of Defense continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with allies and partners to advance regional peace, stability, and deterrence... MORE

On the DPRK’s Recent Launches Using Ballistic Missile Technology
May 30, 2024 — The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) May 27 and May 29 launches using ballistic missile technology in direct violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs)... MORE

U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander highlights key alliance at Australian Space Summit
May 30, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, participated in the Australian Space Summit at the International Convention Center in Sydney, Australia, May 27-28. The Australian Space Summit aimed to provide presentation to critical funding issues and unveil fresh opportunities for international collaboration with the goal of growing Australia’s space sector... MORE

Photo of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir speaking at a Space Summit

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Japan
May 30, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited Japan from May 27-29, 2024 for the first time since assuming command earlier this month... MORE

From left, Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General Yoshihide Yoshida, JGSDF chief of staff, a JGSDF honor guardsman, and Adm. Samuel Paparo, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command commander, walk during an honor guard ceremony at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, May 29, 2024. Paparo visited the Japanese prime minister, defense minister, foreign minister, and other Government of Japan officials as part of his first visit to the country since becoming commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific command. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

Tiger Strike 2024: USMC and Navy to Conduct Bilateral Training Exercise with Malaysia Armed Forces
May 29, 2024 — Members of the Malaysian and United States armed forces are scheduled to participate in Tiger Strike 2024, a bilateral training exercise in Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, from May 29 to June 6, 2024... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, right, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit gifts his command challenge coin to Malaysia Army Lt. Col. Mohd Zaki, commanding officer of 18th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment, 10th Brigade (Para), during a key leader engagement at Sri Pantai Camp, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, May 28, 2024.

United States Provides Emergency Shelter and Humanitarian Support to Landslide-affected Communities in Enga: 2 million Kina ($500,000 USD) for emergency humanitarian assistance
May 29, 2024 — Following the tragic landslides in Enga, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide 2 million Kina ($500,000 USD) for emergency humanitarian assistance. USAID’s relief efforts will include logistics support, protection, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance... MORE

Thai American officer molds future Army leaders through AANHPI development network
May 29, 2024 — A U.S. Army lieutenant colonel has led the charge to connect and develop a new generation of military leaders in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community... MORE

The Pentagon’s Pacific Islander & Asian American Community Team hosts an event honoring Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at the Pentagon Auditorium in Arlington, Va., on May 15, 2024. Event performers included the Taiko Ensemble, the Hale’ Para Agupa, the Cambodian Celestial Dance, Vietnamese Timeless Blossoms, Halau Nohona Hawaii, and a Taekwondo demonstration by Kong’s Taekwondo. Guest speakers included Advisor for Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders, Ms. Barbara Holston, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. Edwin Oshiba, Commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm., Andrew Tiongson, Chief Human Capital Officer at U.S. Army Futures Command, Ms. Hong Miller, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Seth Varayon, and Mr. Villamu Kuaea. (U.S. Army photo by Henry Villarama)

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch
May 29, 2024 — We are aware of the DPRK’s ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States condemns these... MORE

NAVFAC Pacific Awards $74 Million Contract for Child Development Center on Guam
May 28, 2024 — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific awarded a $74,409,403 firm-fixed price task order on May 21 to Black Construction – Tutor Perini JV of Harmon, Guam for the construction of a child development facility at Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam... MORE