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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

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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

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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

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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

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks to Senior Defense Officials and Defense Attaches at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 15, 2025. The SDO/DATT Symposium brought together senior military officials from across the Indo-Pacific region from April 15-17 to discuss regional security challenges, enhance interagency coordination, and strengthen partnerships. 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, speaks to Senior Defense Officials and Defense Attaches at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 15, 2025. The SDO/DATT Symposium brought together senior military officials from across the Indo-Pacific region from April 15-17 to discuss regional security challenges, enhance interagency coordination, and strengthen partnerships. 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

HONLULU, Hawaii

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, front row 6th from right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins Senior Defense Officials and Defense Attaches for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 15, 2025. The SDO/DATT Symposium brought together senior military officials from across the Indo-Pacific region from April 15-17 to discuss regional security challenges, enhance interagency coordination, and strengthen partnerships. 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, introduces New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters to New Zealand Army WO1 Stephen Rupapere, Deputy Senior Enlisted Leader at USINDOPACOM headquarters, Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 14, 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel) Share

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii

200127-N-PW716-0169 (Jan. 27, 2020) CAMP SMITH, Hawaii – Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Adm. Phil Davidson introduces New Zealand’s Minister of Defense, The Honorable Ron Mark, to Deputy Commander, USINDOPACOM Lieutenant General Michael Minihan at USINDOPACOM headquarters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clint Davis) Share

CAMP H.M. SMITH

200127-N-PW716-0246 (Jan. 27, 2020) CAMP SMITH, Hawaii – Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Adm. Phil Davidson, poses with New Zealand’s Minister of Defense, The Honorable Ron Mark, for a photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clint Davis) Share

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, is presented with a memento from the National Defense University Foreign Fellows during their capstone event at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Honolulu, April 10, 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson and Governor David Ige pose for a photo, Dec 18, 2019, at a proclamation establishing a blue-ribbon committee that will oversee events commemorating the Sept. 2, 2020, 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. The ceremony took place on the surrender deck of the Battleship Missouri Memorial, where the formal surrender of Japan took place on Sept. 2, 1945. Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

A ship's crane on the USNS Mendonca offloads a Chinook helicopter during port operations at Pearl Harbor on Nov. 13, 2019. Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

Robert Kraft, director of sub-sea operations for Vulcan, Inc., center, discusses some of the distinguishing characteristics of a recent discovery during a professional exchange and visit to research vessel (R/V) Petrel by U.S. Pacific Fleet staff members ahead of the ship's expedition to Midway in search of WWII shipwrecks. The crew of the 250-foot R/V Petrel has discovered more than 30 sunken warships since 2016. Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Capt. Emily Barkemeyer and Capt. Jared Barkemeyer enjoy living in Hawaii with their son. They are both C-17 pilots who have been married for 7 years. Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) makes its homecoming arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after completing a change of homeport from Kittery, Maine. The submarine's ability to support a multitude of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, surveillance and reconnaissance, has made Springfield one of the most capable submarines in the world. Share

JOINT BASE PEARLHARBOR, Hawaii

A total-force aircrew, consisting of members of the 204th and 535th Airlift Squadrons, step toward the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III October 19, 2019, during a flyover sortie over Honolulu, Hawaii. The flyover took place during the closure of the U.S. national anthem at an Air Force Academy and University of Hawaii football game. Active duty and ANG units at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam conduct flying operations together on a nonstop basis to maximize their ability to integrate as a cohesive team for any mission tasking. Share

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii

Soldiers participating in the Multi-Domain Task Force pilot program launch a stinger missile using a man-portable air defense system during the Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, July 24, 2018. Three similar MDTFs are now being built using lessons from the pilot. Share

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii

25th Sustainment Brigade, 25th Infantry Division conducted Low Cost Low Altitude Aerial Resupply Training and certified 25th Combat Aviation Brigade crews in LCLA operations with CH-47 Chinooks from 3-25 Aviation Regiment on Benson drop zone Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. This event was able to train 25th Composite Truck Company and three flight crews from 3-25 Aviation Regiment in airdrop operations. It also exercises the 25ID processes and procedures to be able to coordinate for Movement Handling Equipment, Transportation, Aviation assets, Real estate training area and Deliberate Risk Assessment mitigating factors to make the mission as safe as possible. Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Commanders, command chiefs, directors and spouses from across the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) area of responsibility pose for a group photo at Headquarters PACAF, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii during the fall commander’s conference, Sept. 24 to 26. The conference is designed to bring together senior leaders to discuss the many opportunities and challenges in the region as well as to discuss the progress on executing the command’s strategy. Share

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii

25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers prepare to push out the aerial delivery using the free drop technique in support of four companies of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team during Operation Lightning Strike field exercise. Each free drop supplied 2-27INF, 3IBCT Soldiers with 390lbs of meals and ammunition; approximately one day worth from four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to two locations simultaneously. Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Capt. Arex Avanni, commander, Sector Honolulu, congratulates Lt. Cmdr. Laura Foster, the commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter William Hart (WPC 1134), during a commissioning ceremony for the cutter at Base Honolulu, Sept. 26, 2019. The William Hart is one of the Coast Guard's new fast response cutters and is homeported in Honolulu. Share

CASSIDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Kiribati

MV-22 Ospreys and KC-130J Hercules are parked during Marine Rotational Force - Darwin trans-Pacific flight, Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, Sep. 19, 2019. The flight was conducted to improve upon the Osprey trans-Pacific concept that has been developed and refined over the past three MRF-D iterations. Share