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AIEA, Hawaii

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) Share

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Service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force salute the national flags during the opening ceremony of Yama Sakura 87 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 6, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Graf) Share

CAMP ASAKA , Japan

The combined color guard for Yama Sakura 87, comprised of the Australian Defence Force, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the U.S. Army, posts the national colors during the opening ceremony rehearsal at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. The exercise serves as a cornerstone of Operation Pathways, the U.S. Army Pacific's premier series of exercises demonstrating America's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Graf) Share

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia

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) Share

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia

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) Share

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia

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) Share

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia

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) Share

TOKYO, Japan

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (USACE JED), along with representatives from the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD), pose for a photo in front of the Ichigaya Memorial Hall in Shinjuku, Tokyo, November 21st, 2024. JED engineers were present for a technical forum – hosted by the MoD for the first time in nearly five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the first in-person forum in several years, this event was seen as an important moment for the USACE and the MoD to reaffirm their shared commitment to defense readiness and cooperation and served as a platform not only for exchanging expertise but also for helping build stronger personal relationships between U.S. and Japanese engineers, paving the way for future collaborations. Photo by Patrick Ciccarone, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Japan Engineer District. Share

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii

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) Share

KATHMANDU, Nepal

Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, is greeted by Gen. Ashok Raj Sigel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali army, at Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre, Nepal during a visit from Nov. 8-12, 2024. The U.S. military and members of the Nepali army have a long-standing relationship and routinely participate in combined peacekeeping and disaster preparedness exercises together, demonstrating the continued growth of the U.S. and Nepal’s 75-year relationship, built on dedication, mutual respect and trust toward the Nepalese people. (Courtesy photo by Nepali army) Share

KATHMANDU, Nepal

Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, poses for a group photo with Nepali junior officers at Nepal’s Army Command and Staff College, Nepal, during a visit from Nov. 8-12, 2024. The U.S. military and members of the Nepali army have a long-standing relationship and routinely participate in combined peacekeeping and disaster preparedness exercises together, demonstrating the continued growth of the U.S. and Nepal’s 75-year relationship, built on dedication, mutual respect and trust toward the Nepalese people. (Courtesy photo by Nepali army) Share

KATHMANDU, Nepal

Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, poses for a group photo at the Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre, Nepal, during a visit from Nov. 8-12, 2024. The U.S. military and members of the Nepali army have a long-standing relationship and routinely participate in combined peacekeeping and disaster preparedness exercises together, demonstrating the continued growth of the U.S. and Nepal’s 75-year relationship, built on dedication, mutual respect and trust toward the Nepalese people. (Courtesy photo by Nepali army) Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Marines with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) during a squad competition after a small-boat exercise at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, July 7, 2020. The competition tested the Marines’ ability to maneuver CRRC’s without an engine, demonstrate safe capsize procedures, and low carry a CRRC over a beach. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and units from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JSMDF) and Australian Defense Force (ADF) participate in trilateral exercises supporting shared goals of peace and stability, while enhancing regional security and the right of all nations to trade, communicate, and choose their destiny in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed strike group and one of America's most visible symbols of resolve. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Jordan, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, hands Tomoaki Miura, a 35th CES electrical technician, a high voltage porcelain insulator at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 15, 2020. Typically, high voltage line replacement is a contracted project; however, the 35th CES electrical shop seized the opportunity for their Airmen to receive on the job training while working side by side with their JASDF counterparts. Not only did U.S. and JASDF Airmen benefit from completing the project as a team but it also saved the Air Force 90,000 dollars. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradley Haywood, a 35th Fighter Wing equal opportunity NCO in charge, paused for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2020. Haywood earned the Gen. Billy J. Bowles Mentorship Award for his work on and off-duty motivating his fellow Airmen. Haywood will now compete at the Air Force level. Share

HYAKURI AIR BASE, Japan

Japan Ground Self Defense Force paratroopers board a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 9, 2020. Over the course of two days, Japan Ground Self Defense Force paratroopers and Yokota service members completed a bilateral jump training mission, enhancing U.S. and Japanese interoperability. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force members of the base honor guard post the colors during the 35th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2020. Col. Kristopher W. Struve, relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing to Col. Jesse J. Friedel during the official ceremony. Share

OKINAWA, Japan

In this photo, INMCB-5 Seabees work on a construction site in support of Naval Beach Unit 7 in Sasebo, Japan, May 27. Share

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan

Members assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron perform daily tasks while adhering to COVID-19 protection measures July 8, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. By enacting and adapting to these measures quickly, members were able to devote themselves to mission success. Share

SASEBO, Japan

Capt. Adrian Ragland departs a change of command ceremony for Mine Countermeasure Squadron 7, July 10, where Capt. Derek Brady relieved Ragland as commodore. COMCMRON 7 conducts integrated mine countermeasure operations using air, Surface, and explosive ordnance disposal assets in both exercise and regional conflict scenarios throughout the U.S. Seventh Fleet Area of Responsibility. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a forward area refueling point training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2020. When a fighter squadron has FARP support, options are vastly increased, as any accessible airfield or island can be used to replenish fighters and send them back to the fight. Share

CAMP ZAMA, Japan

Staff Sgt. Jenny Cuevas, left, assigned to the 88th Military Police Detachment on Camp Zama, Japan, talks with other participants during an inaugural exchange program June 24 inside the JGSDF building on Camp Zama. The group met for an inaugural exchange program to discuss their experiences as women in their respective workforces. The bilateral discussion, the first of its kind on the installation, covered topics such as career development, child care, and balancing work and home life. Share

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Special Operations Forces member repels onto the deck of a ship from a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. Share