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ROK, US Submarine Commands Hold Talks, Cinch Ties for 30th Year
September 30, 2024 — Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7 and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Submarine Force, held the 59th iteration of the Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) at CSG-7 headquarters aboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 26-28... MORE

Rear Adm. Kang Jeong-ho, commander, Republic of Korea Navy Submarine Force Command, and Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7, visit a P-8A Poseidon assigned to maritime patrol (VP) squadron 10 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Sept. 27, 2024, during the Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM).

Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, and United States Conduct Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
September 30, 2024 — The Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal New Zealand Navy, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the United States Navy conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone in the South China Sea, Sept. 28... MORE

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft conducts a fly-over of Philippine Navy ships BRP Antonio Luna, BRP Emilio Jacinto, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Sazanami, United States Navy ship USS Howard, Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Aotearoa and Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Sydney during a Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea. *** Local Caption *** A Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) occurred off the coast of Northern Luzon within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone on 28 September 2024. The activity included Royal Australian Navy vessel HMAS Sydney with its embarked helicopter, a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, Royal New Zealand Navy HMNZS Aotearoa with its embarked helicopter, Philippine Navy vessels BRP Antonio Luna with its embarked helicopter and BRP Emilio Jacinto, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel JS Sazanami with its embarked helicopter, and United States Navy vessel USS Howard with its embarked helicopter.

The MCA demonstrates a shared commitment to transparently promote and strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, and uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight in accordance with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

MSST Honolulu enhances security operations in support of Forces Micronesia Sector Guam's PWCS surge operations
September 28, 2024 — Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Honolulu completed quarterly surge operations in support of the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam's Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) mission in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from Aug. 31 – Sept. 18, 2024... MORE

Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Honolulu, stand with Department of Agriculture Guam Conservation Officers during a Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security (PWCS) mission in Guam from Aug. 31 – Sept. 18, 2024.

PACAF Band Revisits Sendai
September 28, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia traveled to the Sendai region of Japan on a mission to honor the victims and survivors of the earthquake and tsunami disaster that occurred on March 11, 2011, bringing with them the same spirit of hope and solidarity that first united them with the community 13 years ago... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia performs for residents of Kabanomachi, a coastal town near Sendai city, Japan, in the Kabanomachi Elementary School gymnasium, on Sept. 3, 2011. The band traveled and played at Kabanomachi Elementary in the aftermath of a tsunami that struck the eastern coast of Japan on March 11, 2011, causing 19,759 deaths and severe damage. The U.S. Department of Defense mounted a massive humanitarian relief mission known as “Operation Tomodachi”, with the USAF flying 225 missions to deliver 4.2 million pounds of cargo and approximately 2,800 people within the first two weeks after the disaster, providing essential aid and support to Japanese partners and neighbors. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Erica Ashley Huseby)

4th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
September 27, 2024 — 4th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity... MORE

USAMMC-K supports Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in Korea
September 27, 2024 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea provided medical logistics support and training for an Army Reserve unit during Ulchi Freedom Shield in August... MORE

Members of the 362nd Medical Logistics Company move medical items through the shipping section of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea’s warehouse.

ROK signed Letter of Intent to join the JCO
September 27, 2024 — The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense hosted a joint signing ceremony of the ROK Letter of Intent to join U.S. Space Forces – Space Joint Commercial Operations in Seoul, Korea, Sept. 11, 2024... MORE

A group stands after a signing ceremony.

AUKUS Collaboration Advancing Capabilities in Indo-Pacific Region, Austin Says
September 26, 2024 — The trilateral security partnership among the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia, also known as AUKUS, offers a unique opportunity for these nations to enhance their military capabilities, deepen interoperability and strengthen deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. ... MORE

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at the 3rd the AUKUS Defense Ministerial Meeting at the Old Royal Naval College, London, Sept. 26, 2024.

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Departs Guam
September 26, 2024 — Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) departed Guam following a scheduled visit to bring on stores and equipment, Sept. 26, 2024... MORE

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Jeriel Galgo, from Cavite, Philippines, stands watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship departs Apra Harbor, Guam, Sept. 26, 2024.

Mokfok Mañaina Reinterment
September 26, 2024 — On Sept. 28, 2024, the Guam State Historic Preservation Office will host a reinterment ritual aboard Skaggs Urban Training Complex, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (formally Andersen South)... MORE

U.S. Soldiers at Shariki bond with Japanese neighbors at traditional festival
September 26, 2024 — An annual festival held here that marks the end of the summer season in Japan included participation from U.S. Soldiers stationed at a nearby installation who took part in the festivities... MORE

Capt. Henry Etchberger, right, commander of the 10th Missile Defense Battery at the Shariki Communication Site, pulls a horse-shaped float with Soldiers from his unit and members of the Japan Air Self-Defense during the annual Umaichi Matsuri, or Horse Market Festival, during the city of Tsugaru’s annual “Umaichi Matsuri,” or Horse Market Festival, held there Aug. 25.

Forging Partnerships: U.S. and Thai Forces Collaborate on Stryker Readiness
September 25, 2024 — The partnership between the 1st Battalion, 205th Regimental Training Institute, Washington National Guard and the 112th Stryker Regiment, Royal Thai Army, grew a little stronger during a recent Stryker Maintenance Exchange in Chon Buri, Thailand, Sept. 7 – 19, 2024... MORE

Members of the 205th Regimental Training Institute, Washington National Guard, strengthened the partnership with the 112th Stryker Regiment, Royal Thai Army, during a Stryker maintenance exchange in Chon Buri, Thailand, Sept. 7–19, 2024.

Premier US Army CBRNE Command hosts South Korean counterparts for exercise
September 25, 2024 — American and South Korean military leaders held a tabletop exercise to strengthen their combined counter Weapons of Mass Destruction posture, Sept. 25... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard, Navy medically evacuate ill crewman from foreign fishing vessel northwest of Saipan
September 25, 2024 — The U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) conducted a successful medical evacuation of a 37-year-old crewman from the 95-foot Chinese Taipei-flagged fishing vessel Jin Hsiang Fa, approximately 138 nautical miles northwest of Saipan on Sept. 21, 2024, with coordination from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam... MORE

The U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) prepare to hoist a 37-year-old crewman from the 95-foot Chinese Taipei-flagged fishing vessel Jin Hsiang Fa approximately 138 nautical miles northwest of Saipan on Sept. 21, 2024.

U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Intelligence Leaders Travel to Japan for Engagements with Allies and Partners
September 24, 2024 — Vice Adm. Karl Thomas visited Japan September 9–14 during his first official international trip as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6/Director of Naval Intelligence... MORE

Vice Adm Karl Thomas, Rear Adm. Rebecca Ore, and Mr. Steve Parode and staff visited U.S. Army Japan Camp Zama for a brief by the Asian Studies Detachment on Sep. 13.

15th MEU concludes month of training in S. Korea, first ACV amphibious assault during Ex Ssang Yong
September 24, 2024 — Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary concluded more than a month of training in South Korea Aug. 6 to Sept. 7, including participation in Exercise Ssang Yong 24, which featured the first amphibious assault using Amphibious Combat Vehicles during their inaugural deployment... MORE

Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition
September 24, 2024 — Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 integrated U.S. Airmen, Guardians, Sailors, Marines, and allies from Australia and the United Kingdom into a combined force to train for a possible conflict in the era of Great Power Competition. Last month, the exercise conducted live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a simultaneous 24-hour live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, rolling scenario, tackling issues involving distributed command and control, communications degradation, logistics and sustainment challenges, and fighting through the tyranny of distance... MORE

two uniformed U.S. Navy Sailors work at a computer

U.S. Air Force Airmen exercise warfighter mindset in Southern Beach
September 23, 2024 — U.S Air Force Airmen conducted training operations during exercise Southern Beach, Sept. 17 - 20... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon operated by the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during exercise Southern Beach over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 19, 2024.

Emory S. Land Departs HMAS Stirling Following Submarine Maintenance
September 23, 2024 — The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) departed from HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, after a regularly scheduled port call, Sept. 14. HMAS Stirling was the seventh port call in Australia of Emory S. Land’s current deployment, which began May 17... MORE

Guam Observes the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11
September 22, 2024 — Members of the Government of Guam, the Rotary Club of Northern Guam, first responders, military leaders, and other distinguished guests gathered for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Two Lovers Point on Sept. 20... MORE

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, commander, Joint Region Marianas, center right, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. David S. Okada, center left, and other military leaders on Guam attend a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Two Lovers Point, Sept. 20.