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  • USS Theodore Roosevelt Flight Operations

    Aug 14 2025
    250811-N-BR246-1500
    PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2025) — U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Anna Perez, from Fardel, Minn., prepares to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 11, 2025. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez)
  • 2/23 Marines conduct final field operation during KMEP 25.2

    Aug 13 2025
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    POHANG, South Korea (Aug. 7, 2025) — U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, maintain security during a field operation as part of the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.2, Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 7, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterrence and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)
  • 31st MEU Supports Anti-Submarine Warfare Operation in Indo-Pacific

    Aug 12 2025
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    PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to take off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sam McNeely)
  • Brutal Company 4-9IN Conducts Blank-Fire React-to-Contact and Squad Attack Training

    Aug 11 2025
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    SOUTH KOREA (Aug. 6, 2025) — A Soldier from Brutal Company takes a defensive position during a blank-fire squad attack at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea on Aug. 6, 2025.
  • USS Theodore Roosevelt Flight Operations

    Aug 11 2025
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2025) — A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Hornet, assigned to the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron 122, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 7, 2025. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maddix Almeyda)
  • Abraham Lincoln conducts flight operations

    Aug 08 2025
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2025) — Sailors observe an F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides realistic and relevant training to ensure readiness necessary to execute the Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Shepard Fosdyke-Jackson)
  • MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines and Airmen deliver critical supplies during foreign disaster relief in the Philippines

    Aug 06 2025
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    LAL-LO, Philippines (Aug. 8, 2025) — An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 25.3, flies in a formation flight with CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing, near Lal-lo, Philippines, during a foreign disaster relief operation, Aug. 3, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the MRF-D 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force, working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines, provide foreign disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in the region, facilitates rapid and effective response to crises, demonstrating a commitment to allies and partners during times of need. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angelina Sara)
  • U.S. Marines Conduct a M240B Machine Gun Live-Fire Range

    Aug 04 2025
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    CAMP SCHWAB, Japan (July 30, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment fire M240B machine guns during a live-fire range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, July 30, 2025. This range allowed Marines to reinforce their machine gun marksmanship skills, increasing their ability to employ them safely, accurately, and effectively while contributing to the unit’s overall lethality and readiness to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)
  • USS America, 31st MEU commemorate 250 years with formation in Coral Sea

    Aug 04 2025
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    CORAL SEA (Aug. 2, 2025) — Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation for a photo commemorating 250 years of naval service, while conducting operations in the Coral Sea, Aug. 2. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sam McNeely)
  • 12th LCT Executes an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations FTX

    Aug 01 2025
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    OKINAWA, Japan (July 28, 2025) — U.S. Marines patrol during Expeditionary Advanced Base Field Training Exercise at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, July 28, 2025. The EAB FTX developed the 12th Littoral Combat Team’s proficiency in command and control, reconnaissance, force protection, and tactical operations in a contested maritime environment. The Marines are with 12th LCT, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)
  • III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Company conducts 10k hike

    Jul 30 2025
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    CAMP COURTNEY, Japan (July 28, 2025) — U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a 10-kilometer hike on Camp Courtney, Japan, July 28, 2025. The hike served as a physical endurance challenge designed to build resilience, strengthen unit cohesion, and reinforce combat readiness across Headquarters Company and the Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diego Garcia)
  • 2/23 Marines and ROK Marines Joint Obstacle Course Training at KMEP 25.2

    Jul 29 2025
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    POHANG, South Korea (July 21, 2025) — A Republic of Korea Marine with the 1st Marine Division, ROK Marine Corps, demonstrates a rope traversal during the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.2 in Pohang, South Korea, July 24, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterrence and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)
  • Training for proficiency: C-17 crew practices cargo drops during TS25

    Jul 29 2025
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    QUEENSLAND, Australia (July 25, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, conducts cargo airdrop proficiency training over the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Talisman Sabre 2025, July 25, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a safe and secure Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability along key Allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)
  • NSW Conducts Multi-National VBSS Training during Talisman Sabre 2

    Jul 28 2025
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    NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia (July 8, 2025) — U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators, soldiers from Australia’s Special Operations Command, and United Kingdom Royal Marine Commandos from 42 Commando board a simulated target vessel for Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training with a U.S. Army MH-60 helicopter assigned to 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in New South Wales, Australia, July 8, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation, advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)
  • USS Theodore Roosevelt Conducts Flight Operations

    Jul 28 2025
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (July 26, 2025) — U.S. Navy Sailors direct a V-22 Osprey, assigned to the “Sunhawks” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50, as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), July 26, 2025. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adina Phebus)
  • MDTF Projects Combined Joint Combat Power to Indian Ocean Territories During HIRAIN Demonstration

    Jul 28 2025
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    INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORIES (July 22, 2025) — The 3d Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) led a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) demonstration in Indian Ocean Territories, July 22, 2025. A Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 transported the force package from the Northern Territory to Indian Ocean Territories, with personnel and equipment from 3MDTF, the U.S. 1-3 Field Artillery Regiment, the Australian 2nd Division, 464 Squadron, and the 10th Brigade. The activity is part of Project OPEROSE, which is the Australian Defence Force and U.S. military operational testing and evaluation of a combined Command and Control node for theatre-level precision targeting and long-range fires. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, with multinational participation, advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Perla Alfaro)
  • USS Milius (DDG 69) Conducts Live-Fire Weapons Shoot with Mark 45 5-Inch Light-Weight Gun and Close-In Weapon System

    Jul 28 2025
    250724-N-UA460-1008
    INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2025) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) fires the Mark 45 5-Inch light-weight gun during a live-fire weapons exercise in the Indian Ocean, July 24, 2025. Milius is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)
  • KC-46 integrates with RAAF for bilateral refueling during Talisman Sabre 25

    Jul 25 2025
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    NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia (July 24, 2025) — A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft flies alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aircraft from Travis Air Force Base, California, during an aerial refueling mission as part of Talisman Sabre 25 over the Northern Territory, Australia, July 17, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, that advances a safe and secure Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key Allies and partners, while enhancing collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Lowe)
  • Shore to Sea: Landing craft delivers cargo to Somerset

    Jul 25 2025
    PACIFIC OCEAN
    PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2025) — A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 24, 2025. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)
  • Talisman Sabre 25: U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 boat crew conduct seaward security for the Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Ville de Québec

    Jul 24 2025
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    NORTHERN TERRITORY (July 20, 2025) — U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307 boat crew conduct seaward security for the Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Ville de Québec during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Northern Territory, Australia, July 20, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States, that advances a safe and secure Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Katherine Lee)

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command gallery

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, is welcomed by Chief of Defence for the Royal Thai Armed Forces Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee with an honors ceremony at the Royal Thai Armed Forces headquarters in Bangkok, Dec 16, 2024. The visit included exchanges on regional security and expanded the scope and complexity of the strong U.S.-Thai relationship, which dates back to 1833. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins Royal Thai Army Commander in Chief Gen. Pana Klaewblaudtuk, center left, for a group photo at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 16, 2024. The visit included exchanges on regional security and expanded the scope and complexity of the strong U.S.-Thai relationship, which dates back to 1833. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosts 36 senior U.S. and international military and civilian officials at USINDOPACOM headquarters for the Daniel K. Inouye-Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Transnational Security Cooperation Course 24-2, Dec. 12, 2024. The course provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of transnational security issues, looking at a comprehensive array of emergent and over-the-horizon issues. 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks with 36 senior U.S. and international military and civilian officials at USINDOPACOM headquarters for the Daniel K. Inouye-Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Transnational Security Cooperation Course 24-2, Dec. 12, 2024. The course provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of transnational security issues, looking at a comprehensive array of emergent and over-the-horizon issues. 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks with 36 senior U.S. and international military and civilian officials at USINDOPACOM headquarters for the Daniel K. Inouye-Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Transnational Security Cooperation Course 24-2, Dec. 12, 2024. The course provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of transnational security issues, looking at a comprehensive array of emergent and over-the-horizon issues. 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts a delegation from the Armed Forces of Bangladesh for the 11th iteration of the Bilateral Defense Dialogue, Dec. 10-12, 2024. The U.S. and Bangladesh have a long-standing relationship built on cooperation in the defense domain and a partnership underscored by mutual respect. 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly and Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speak at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 22, 2024. Paparo spoke on two panels at the prestigious event attended by political, military and business leaders from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Africa and Latin America, where he emphasized the Indo-Pacific's impact on global security and the solidarity of Allies and partners in collectively addressing multi-faceted regions throughout the region. 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. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith)
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan take a photo at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 24, 2024. Paparo spoke on two panels at the prestigious event attended by political, military and business leaders from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Africa and Latin America, where he emphasized the Indo-Pacific's impact on global security and the solidarity of Allies and partners in collectively addressing multi-faceted regions throughout the region. 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. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith)
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speak on a panel at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 23, 2024. Paparo spoke on two panels at the prestigious event attended by political, military and business leaders from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Africa and Latin America, where he emphasized the Indo-Pacific's impact on global security and the solidarity of Allies and partners in collectively addressing multi-faceted regions throughout the region. 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. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith)
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks on a panel at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 23, 2024. Paparo spoke on two panels at the prestigious event attended by political, military and business leaders from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Africa and Latin America, where he emphasized the Indo-Pacific's impact on global security and the solidarity of Allies and partners in collectively addressing multi-faceted regions throughout the region. 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. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith)
Christopher Kane, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command and 36th Civil Engineer Squadron natural resources specialist, looks up at the last adult Serianthes nelsonii tree on the island at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2021. Serianthes nelsonii is a large tree endemic to Guam and Rota of the Mariana Islands. Only one mature tree exists on Guam, while 121 mature trees have been identified on Rota since 1984. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubree Owens)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, center, retired Adm. Harry Harris, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea and the 24th USINDOPACOM commander, and National Defense University CAPSTONE fellows pose for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Nov. 13, 2024. NDU’s CAPSTONE executive-level course provides general and flag officers, as well as federal government senior executives, with opportunities to increase exposure and understanding of joint/combined doctrine, military strategy, interoperability, complex security challenges, and the integration of national power to achieve strategic objectives. 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. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)
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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota, arrives at Andersen AFB, Guam, Dec. 4, 2017. Two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers conducted a continuous bomber presence (CBP) mission on return to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley, Australia, where they have been since late November supporting U.S. Pacific Command's Enhanced Air Cooperation initiative
U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces' Demonstration team pilot, carries his helmet bag to his jet at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2017. The team showed up nearly a week prior to the Nyutabura Air Show, to ensure everything is properly prepared in order to execute the best show possible. The PACAF Demo Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis for take-off Nov. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35A is being deployed under U.S. PACOM’s theater security package (TSP) program, which has been in operation since 2004. This long-planned deployment is designed to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region.
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis for take-off Nov. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35A is being deployed under U.S. PACOM’s theater security package (TSP) program, which has been in operation since 2004. This long-planned deployment is designed to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region.
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis for take-off Nov. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-35A is being deployed under U.S. PACOM’s theater security package (TSP) program, which has been in operation since 2004. This long-planned deployment is designed to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region.
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis for take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2017. Approximately 300 Airmen and 12 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters from Hill AFB, 388th and 419th Fighter Wings arrived to Kadena AB for a six-month deployment that's part of Pacific Command's "theater security" program.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Albrecht, 388th Operations Support Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, gestures to personal before take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2017. Twelve F-35A stealth fighters from Hill Air Force Base, Utah's 388th and 419th Fighter Wings deployed to Kadena AB to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region.
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi for take-off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2017. The F-35A stealth fighters arrived at Kadena AB in the first such deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2017. The F-35A stealth fighter is the U.S. Air Force's latest low observable fifth-generation fighter incorporating stealth technology.
Commander U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano; Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry Harris, and Commander U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez gather for trilateral meeting at USPACOM headquarters. The session was the fifth between the senior most U.S., ROK and Japanese military officers since July, 2014. The leaders discussed multilateral and bilateral initiatives designed to improve interoperability and readiness as well as North Korea’s recent long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests and agreed to firmly respond to the acts in full coordination with each other. Dunford reaffirmed the ironclad commitment of the U.S. to defend both the ROK and Japan and provide extended deterrence guaranteed by the full spectrum of U.S. military capabilities.
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis, Minister of National Defense Song Young-moo and Republic of Korea Air Force Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, chairman of the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff, render honors during an honor guard welcome ceremony with their Republic of Korea counterparts before the start of the 49th Security Consultative Meeting at the Ministry of Defense in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Oct. 28, 2017.
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, participates in an honor guard welcome ceremony with Republic of Korea Air Force Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo, chairman of the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff, before the start of the 42nd Military Committee Meeting at the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff Headquarters in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Oct. 27, 2017.

 


 

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