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  • 12th LCT Executes an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations FTX

    Aug 01 2025
    250728-M-AO948-1215
    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
    250728-M-GC823-1161
    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
    250721-M-RY790-1121
    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
    250708-N-MJ302-1146
    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
    50726-N-EQ851-1086
    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
    250722-A-GS967-1027
    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
    250717-F-GT255-1101
    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
    250720-F-YM749-4078
    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)

  • HMLA-169 projects light attack combat power

    Jul 24 2025
    250719-M-AD637-1214
    OKINAWA, Japan (July 19, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom and an AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fly off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 19, 2025. HMLA-169 conducted a large flight to project rotary-wing light attack combat power and build flight leadership and experience for pilots and crew chiefs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

  • USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Routine Flight Operations in the Philippine Sea

    Jul 23 2025
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    PHILIPPINE SEA (July 21, 2025) — Sailors prepare to conduct flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), July 21, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Pablo Chavez)

  • America Strike Group Conducts Formation Sail During Talisman Sabre 25

    Jul 23 2025
    CORAL SEA
    CORAL SEA (July 20, 2025) — The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), flag ship of the America Strike Group, steams alongside U.S. Navy ships from the America Strike Group, Royal Australian Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, French Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force while in formation during a formation exercise as part of Talisman Sabre 25, July 20. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open 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. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole Pursley)

  • KC-135 refuels RC-135, Talisman Sabre 25

    Jul 22 2025
    NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia
    NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia (July 17, 2025) — U.S. Hawaii Air National Guard Capt. Devon Ferguson and Capt. Michael Ah Hee, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron pilots, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 at 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 our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jocelyn Tuller)

  • 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron conducts operations during TS25

    Jul 21 2025
    250716-F-GS842-1350
    NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia (July 16, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron sits beneath a hangar as the sun sets in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025, during Talisman Sabre 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open 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 Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

  • U.S. KC-135 and Australian F-35 refuel mission, Talisman Sabre 25

    Jul 21 2025
    250716-Z-WA102-1089
    NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia (July 15, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, refuels an Australian F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 over Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States that advances a free and open 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 National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Madison Scaringe)

  • George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

    Jul 21 2025
    TIMOR SEA
    TIMOR SEA (July 16, 2025) — An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, taxis on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Timor Sea, July 16, 2025, in support of Talisman Sabre. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas Quezada)

  • Survival in the Tropics: Malaysian Army Shares Essential Jungle Training with U.S. and Australian Soldiers

    Jul 21 2025
    250720-A-PE084-2004
    PERAK, Malaysia (July 20, 2025) — A U.S. Army soldier demonstrates the proper technique for safely handling an eagle, educating U.S. and Australian Army partners on the importance of wildlife awareness and respectful interaction during jungle survival training July 20, 2025. Keris Strike 25 strengthens the bonds between our countries by forging relationships, building capacity, and promoting interoperability among partners. Our countries' friendship and understanding grow stronger with each iteration of Keris Strike, thanks to the strong interpersonal relationships that are formed.

  • TALISMAN SABRE 2025 Dual Carrier Operations

    Jul 18 2025
    250718-N-EC000-1950
    TIMOR SEA (July 18, 2025) — U.S. Navy aircraft, attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, fly over U.S. Navy George Washington Carrier Strike Group, as it participates in dual carrier operations alongside Royal Navy HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group while underway in the Timor Sea, as part of Talisman Sabre, July 18, 2025. U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) sails in formation with U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09), Royal Navy Daring-class air-defence destroyer HMS Dauntless (D33), British Royal Fleet Auxiliary Tide-class tanker RFA Tidespring (A136), Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class air warfare destroyer HMAS Sydney (DDG 42), Royal Norwegian Navy Fridtof Nansen-class frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen (F311), and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH 332). Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb C. Birch)

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command gallery

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OKINAWA, Japan
U.S. Marines operating an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) complete an amphibious landing from Kushi Crossing to Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)
OKINAWA, Japan
U.S. Marines prepare Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) for amphibious operations at Kushi Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. This was the first open-water amphibious movement for ACVs deployed to III Marine Expeditionary Force, accomplishing a new milestone for amphibious operations with the vehicle platform in the Indo-Pacific. Amphibious operations, including the use of ship-to-shore connectors, is a foundational aspect of Marine Corps operations and is critical to remaining the Nation’s premier expeditionary force in readiness. The Marines shown are with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kendrick Jackson)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Commander in Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Gen. Vong Pisen in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec. 18, 2024. The visit follows U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin’s recent visit to Cambodia and highlights continued efforts to rebuild U.S.-Cambodia defense relations. 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)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks with Cambodian Secretary of State for the Ministry of Defense Rath Dararoth in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec. 18, 2024. The visit follows U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin’s recent visit to Cambodia and highlights continued efforts to rebuild U.S.-Cambodia defense relations. 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)
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a media engagement with Governor of Preah Sihanouk province Mang Sineth, while visiting the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia, Dec 18, 2024. This is the first time in 8 years that a U.S. ship visits Cambodia and serves as a catalyst to restarting bilateral defense policy dialogue. 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)
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a media engagement while visiting the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia, Dec 18, 2024. This is the first time in 8 years that a U.S. ship visits Cambodia and serves as a catalyst to restarting bilateral defense policy dialogue. 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)
BANGKOK, Thailand
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins Royal Thai Air Force Assistant Commander in Chief Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha for a group photo at the Royal Thai Air Force headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 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)
BANGKOK, Thailand
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins Royal Thai Navy Commander in Chief Adm. Jirapol Wongwit for a photo at the Royal Thai Navy headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 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)
BANGKOK, Thailand
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, receives a tour of the Royal Thai Navy headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 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)
BANGKOK, Thailand
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Chief of Defence for the Royal Thai Armed Forces Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee participate in a Senior Leader Dialogue at the Royal Thai Armed Forces headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 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)
BANGKOK, Thailand
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Chief of Defence for the Royal Thai Armed Forces Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee participate in a Senior Leader Dialogue at the Royal Thai Armed Forces headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 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)
BANGKOK, Thailand
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins senior U.S. and Royal Thai Armed Forces leaders for a group photo during the Senior Leader Dialogue at the RTARF headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 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)
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July 16, 2017 PACIFIC OCEAN
PACIFIC OCEAN – Aviation Ordnance Marines stand by to load laser guided training rounds (LGTR) on AV-8B Harriers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), July 16, 2017. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group Team is currently deployed to the 3rd, 5th and 7th fleet areas of responsibility as a crisis response and contingency force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)
July 16, 2017 PACIFIC OCEAN
PACIFIC OCEAN – Aviation Ordnance Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), secure a laser guided training round (LGTR) onto an AV-8B Harrier aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), July 16, 2017. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group Team is currently deployed to the 3rd, 5th and 7th fleet areas of responsibility as a crisis response and contingency force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)
July 16, 2017 SHOALWATER BAY, Australia
Lance Cpl. Jacob Colvin, a combat correspondent with the American Forces Network, Yokota Air Base, Japan, currently supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 carbine as part of small-arms and machine gun marksmanship training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 16, 2017. Colvin, 22, is a native of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 provide essential support to the Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit while supporting Talisman Saber 17. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)
July 17, 2017 TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Australia
Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, fire an M777A2 155 mm howitzer as part of direct-fire training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)
July 17, 2017 TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Australia
Sgt. William Fabrocini, a fire direction center chief with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, pulls the lanyard on an M777A2 155 mm howitzer as part of direct-fire training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. Fabrocini, a native of Van Nuys, California, enlisted in 2009 after graduating from Van Nuys High School. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan
U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted a FARP operation alongside Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Wing, enhancing joint operations.
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii
Sgt. Antuan D. Martin, lead instructor of Raider Reconnaissance Operator Course, instructs Marines on amphibious operations during an exercise aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, June 15, 2017. Martin demonstrated how to safely launch and beach their Zodiac inflatable craft with several surf passage exercises.
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tours Holsworthy Barracks June 6, 2017.
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWAK, Japan
In this file photos, marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry, NC
Sgt. 1st Class Midsru Miyazaki, center, coordinates with Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 204 during a pre-flight brief at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 7, 2017. Miyazaki has been training to become the first Japanese MV-22 Osprey crew chief. VMMT-204’s mission is to provide training to Osprey pilots, crew chiefs and units in the use and maintenance of the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. VMMT-204 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
2017 March 23rd MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, California
An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 takes off en route to a simulated dog fight against the Air Force’s F-16 Falcons with the 310th Fighter Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 16. The two squadrons are training their pilots in basic fighting maneuvers from March 16 to March 24 at MCAS Miramar.
2017 March 16th MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, California
An F-16 Falcon with the Air Forces 310th Fighter Squadron takes off en route to a simulated dog fight against F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 16. The two squadrons are training their pilots in basic fighting maneuvers from March 16 to March 24 at MCAS Miramar.

 

 

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