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PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea

U.S. Navy Capt. Peter Roberts, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Command Surgeon, provides opening remarks at the Indo-Pacific health security alliance in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 8, 2025. IPhsa aims to foster partnerships, counter harmful influences and enhance readiness, contributing to peace, security and prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Austin Riel) Share

TAMPA, Fla.

Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, Gen. Stephen N. Whiting , Gen. (retired) Laura J. Richardson, Lt. Gen. Richard E. Angle, and Peter Bergen held a panel to discuss how SOF’s unique capabilities deter conflict and prepare for victory when deterrence fails during SOF Week on 6 May, 2025. U.S. Special Operations Command and the Global Special Operations Forces Foundation annually co-host Special Operations Forces Week for the international SOF community to share lessons learned across the Department of Defense, the interagency, allies and partners, academia and industry. These relationships demonstrate the power of partnership to ensure our warfighters’ readiness. The SOF Week venue provides the team of teams to gather for collaboration, education and modernization in support of national defense priorities. Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, center right, chief of staff of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, New Zealand Secretary of Defence Brook Barrington, center, and Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies, center left, hold a group discussion at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H. M. Smith in Honolulu, May 5, 2025. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, front center, chief of staff of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joins New Zealand Secretary of Defence Brook Barrington, front left, and Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies, front right, for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H. M. Smith in Honolulu, May 5, 2025. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

From right to center, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey,, chief of staff of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, New Zealand Secretary of Defence Brook Barrington, and Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies, hold a group discussion at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H. M. Smith in Honolulu, May 5, 2025. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, greets Michael Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 30, 2025. The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan organization aimed to help audiences better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins members of the Council on Foreign Relations for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 30, 2025. The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan organization aimed to help audiences better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks with members of the Council on Foreign Relations at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 30, 2025. The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan organization aimed to help audiences better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Senior enlisted leaders from over 25 countries, spanning the area of four geographical combatant commands, visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, “Punchbowl”, during the second annual senior enlisted leaders subject matter expert exchange, co-hosted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, April 20-25, 2025. 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Senior enlisted leaders from over 25 countries, spanning the area of four geographical combatant commands, come together for a group photo during the second annual senior enlisted leaders subject matter expert exchange, co-hosted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, April 21, 2025. 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Senior enlisted leaders from over 25 countries, spanning the area of four geographical combatant commands, engage in camaraderie-building physical activities during the second annual senior enlisted leaders subject matter expert exchange, co-hosted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, April 21, 2025. 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, prevailing in conflict. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Aaron Korkki Share

HONOLULU

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, commemorating Anzac Day on April 25, 2025. Anzac Day was originally named in reference to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’ and the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces as independent nations, and is now recognized as a solemn occasion to remember all Austrlians and New Zealanders who have served in war and conflict. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan) Share

September 28, 2017 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018) — Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, deliver their closing remarks during a conference for the Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB). During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris discussed changes to the MDB and SEB. The MDB provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The SEB provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released) Share

September 28, 2017 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018) — Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, sign paperwork for the Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB). During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris discussed changes to the MDB and SEB. The MDB provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The SEB provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released) Share

September 28, 2017 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018)—Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, review paperwork for the Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB). During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris discussed changes to the MDB and SEB. The MDB provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The SEB provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released) Share

BEIJING, China

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs the Joint Staff Dialogue Mechanism with his Chinese counterpart Gen. Fang Fenghui following a roundtable discussion at the Ba Yi, Aug. 15, 2017. Share

July 15, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Sgt. Jeancarlo Galindo, a team leader assigned to Fox Company, 427th Brigade Support Battalion of the New York Army National Guard, loads a M240B machine gun while preparing to go out on a patrol at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 15. During the exercise, a series of war games, New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought against, and alongside Australian and New Zealand personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector) Share

July 15, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Soldiers from Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment of the New York Army Guard, patrol along the beach during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017 in Shoalwater, Queensland, Australia.They are wearing a mix of Australian and American uniform items because of their role as opposing force. During the exercise New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought both against, and alongside Australian Defense Force soldiers in a series of war games. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector) Share

July 15, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Soldiers from Charlie Troop, 2nd Battalion, 101st Cavalry Squadron, of the New York Army National Guard, patrol along the beach at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. During the exercise New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought both against, and alongside Australian Defense Force soldiers in a series of war games. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector) Share

July 15, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Pv2. Roujoeh Blackwood, an infantryman assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, mans an M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. During the exercise Soldiers from the 69th served as the opposing force in a week-long war game against an active duty Australian Defense Force brigade. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector) Share

July 15, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Spc. Shawn Tillery and Pfc. Vaquine Stewart, both infantrymen assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, use their entrenching tools to expand their fighting position in anticipation of an assault at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. They are wearing a mix of Australian and American uniform items because of their role as opposing force. During the exercise New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought against an Australian Defense Force Brigade during a week-long series of war games. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector) Share

July 15, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 69 Infantry Regiment , New York Army National Guard acting as an opposing force defend thier positions during the final battle of Exercise Talisman Saber at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia on July 19, 2017. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Tietjen) Share

July 20, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Sergeant Kenny King, of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, prepares to face Australian soldiers and US Marines as an enemy during the final assault at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber on 20 July. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. Mark Doran/Released) Share

July 20, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia

Members of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment New York Army National Guard, acting as OPFOR defend their ground against Battlegroup Coral during the final assault at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber on 20 July, 2017. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. Mark Doran) Share