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2024 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes

Senior military leaders from 28 countries and multinational organizations come together at the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, in Kona, Hawaii, Sept. 19, 2024. Hosted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, CHODs provides senior military leaders from across the Indo-Pacific an opportunity to build on and strengthen relationships to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation, and a consistent operational framework, while underscoring international commitment to protecting shared interests across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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2024 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, engages in dialogue at the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, in Kona, Hawaii, Sept. 19, 2024. Senior military leaders from 28 countries and multilateral organizations attended the conference, titled "The Future Indo-Pacific: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region," to build on and strengthen relationships to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and a consistent operational framework, while underscoring international commitment to protecting shared interests across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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26th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region

Chief Makoa of Traditions Hawaii performs a fire dance during the welcoming reception for the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, in Kona, Hawaii, Sept. 18. Senior military leaders from 28 countries and multilateral entities attended the conference, titled "The Future Indo-Pacific: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region," to build on and strengthen relationships to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and a consistent operational framework, while underscoring international commitment to protecting shared interests across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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26th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region

Nani Kupihe, director of cultural experiences at Outrigger Kona Resort, greets visitors at the welcoming reception for the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, in Kona, Hawaii, Sept. 18. Senior military leaders from 28 countries and multilateral entities attended the conference, titled "The Future Indo-Pacific: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region," to build on and strengthen relationships to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and a consistent operational framework, while underscoring international commitment to protecting shared interests across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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26th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region

Chief Makoa of Traditions Hawaii shakes hands with Royal Netherlands Navy Adm. Rob Bauer, Chair of the Military Committee for NATO, while performing a fire dance at the welcoming reception for the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, in Kona, Hawaii, Sept. 18. Senior military leaders from 28 countries and multilateral entities attended the conference, titled "The Future Indo-Pacific: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region," to build on and strengthen relationships to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and a consistent operational framework, while underscoring international commitment to protecting shared interests across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Senior military leaders gather for a group photo upon concluding the 2024 State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sept. 16. The SPP is a DoD security cooperation program, managed and administered by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. USINDOPACOM has 16 partnerships with nine states and one territory, and 12 Guardsmen working in embassies across the region as bilateral affairs officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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U.S. Air Force and Army adjutant generals, senior enlisted leaders and distinguished visitors pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the 2024 State Partnership Program’s senior leader forum at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sep. 16, 2024.

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Director and Command Gender Advisor Sharon Feist addresses the Hawaii National Guard Joint Commander’s Conference at the Guard’s Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Jackson)

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Hawaii Army National Guard Col. Pam Ellison, a certified gender advisor, speaks to the audience during the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) presentation at the Hawaii National Guard Joint Commander’s Conference at the Guard’s Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Jackson)

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Multilateral partners from across the Indo-Pacific launched the Indo-Pacific Defense Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Steering Committee, in Honolulu, Sept. 13, 2024. Military gender advisors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and the United States participated as committee members. Their nations have all resourced a full-time WPS capability in their defense forces. The U.S Indo-Pacific Command-hosted Regional Military Gender Advisor Course (RGC), taking place in Honolulu, Sept. 9-20, enabled this steering committee meeting. The RGC builds on the momentum of the previous year, with participants in the inaugural 2023 course returning this year as instructors and facilitators. The RGC is part of a five-year significant security cooperation initiative to develop a network of military gender advisors in the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Director and Command Gender Advisor Sharon Feist addresses the Hawaii National Guard Joint Commander’s Conference at the Guard’s Regional Training Institute, Waimanalo, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Jackson)

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240904-A-BA691-1003 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 4, 2024) – Maj. Gen. Jay Bargeron, Director J5 Policy and Plans, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted Capt. Peter Tupma, Chief of Force Capability Development, Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) at USINDOPACOM headquarters September 4, 2024, for the Bilateral Defense Dialogue (BDD).

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Participants in the 17th annual Indo-Pacific Intelligence Chiefs Conference pose for a group photo during the Sept. 1 to Sept. 4 event in Sydney, Australia. The event brought together directors of military intelligence and intelligence leaders from 23 countries to discuss regional issues and shared security challenges. (Photo by Australian Defence Force Cpl. Lisa Sherman)

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U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, left, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives two thumbs up after a successful strike during the joint strike exercise to begin during Super Garuda Shield 2024, near Puslatpur 5, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2024. Super Garuda Shield 2024 represents the third consecutive time the exercise is conducted as a multinational, combined and joint event, focused on a commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kurtis A. Hatcher)

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U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and General Agus Subiyanto, commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces greet leaders from Indonesian National Armed Forces during Super Garuda Shield 2024 at Puslatpur 5, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2024. Super Garuda Shield 2024 represents the third consecutive time the exercise is conducted as a multinational, combined and joint event, focused on a commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Evangelos Wilson)

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MILOPS 24 Concludes: Strengthening Legal Partnerships and Defend

More than 200 people from 29 nations attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 27-30, 2024. Hosted by USINDOPACOM and the Philippine Department of National Defense, MILOPS provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen partnerships, engage with leading experts, and reaffirm shared commitment to international law, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. 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)

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MILOPS 24 Concludes: Strengthening Legal Partnerships and Defend

More than 200 people from 29 nations attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 27-30, 2024. Hosted by USINDOPACOM and the Philippine Department of National Defense, MILOPS provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen partnerships, engage with leading experts, and reaffirm shared commitment to international law, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. 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)

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MILOPS 24 Concludes: Strengthening Legal Partnerships and Defend

More than 200 people from 29 nations attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 27-30, 2024. Hosted by USINDOPACOM and the Philippine Department of National Defense, MILOPS provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen partnerships, engage with leading experts, and reaffirm shared commitment to international law, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. 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)

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MILOPS 24 Concludes: Strengthening Legal Partnerships and Defend

More than 200 people from 29 nations attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 27-30, 2024. Hosted by USINDOPACOM and the Philippine Department of National Defense, MILOPS provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen partnerships, engage with leading experts, and reaffirm shared commitment to international law, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. 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)

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Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits Philippine Military Academy

(August 29, 2024) Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, receives military honors at the Philippine Military Academy, led by Rear Adm. Caesar Valencia, left, superintendent of the PMA, during an Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John D. Bellino)

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