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An Army 12-head shower system is set-up during Super Garuda Shield 26 at the Baturaja Combat Training Center, Indonesia, Sept. 10, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Rogers)

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An Army containerized kitchen is set-up during Super Garuda Shield 26 at the Baturaja Combat Training Center, Indonesia, Sept. 10, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William Rogers)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony Lappe, the sergeant major of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, and attendees clap during a 9/11 memorial service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 10, 2026. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Lappe is a native of Iowa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

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From right to left, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harley Grim, an aviation maintenance database specialist, Sgt. Noah Johnson and Lance Cpl. Kai Pua, both aircrew chiefs, and Sgt. Zedrick Sherman, a mobility logistics chief, all with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268 Reinforced (Rein.), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, present the colors during a 9/11 memorial service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 10, 2026. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Grimm is a native of Illinois, Johnson is a native of Kansas, Pua is a native Texas, and Sherman is a native Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. George Flynn, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, and a Royal Australian Air Force officer salute after laying wreaths before the Eternal Flame during a 9/11 memorial service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 10, 2026. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Flynn is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

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MRF-D Marines attend 9/11 memorial service in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia (Sept. 11, 2026) — U.S. Marine Corps Col. George Flynn, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, and a Royal Australian Air Force officer salute after laying wreaths before the Eternal Flame during a 9/11 memorial service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 10, 2026. MRF-D is an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Flynn is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb Goodwin)

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Freedom Edge 26 concludes, advancing trilateral readiness across the Indo-Pacific

Left to right, Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi (DDG 177), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Atago-class guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177), ROKN Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Cheonji (AOE 57), front, U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), back, ROKN Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-Ryong (DDG 993), and JMSDF Asahi-class destroyer JS Asahi (DD 119) sail in formation during a maritime maneuvering exercise in the Western Pacific Ocean, Sept. 10, 2026, in support of Freedom Edge 26. Trilateral exercises and operations like Freedom Edge demonstrate our continued partnership and the growth of our trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (Courtesy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Goto Tamon, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force)

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Group photo featuring Cyber Excercise participants at the Indonesian Armed Forces Staff and Command School during Super Garuda Shield 26 in Bandung, Indonesia, Sep. 10, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Orlando Corpuz.

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U.S., Indonesia Conduct Training Sorties, AE training

INDONESIA (Sept. 10, 2026) — A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, front, and an Indonesian Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft fly on a training sortie during Exercise Cope West 26 over Indonesia, Sept. 10, 2026. Cope West 26 is a bilateral training exercise that builds on over 77 years of U.S. – Indonesian diplomatic relations, strengthening the growing partnership between the air forces and enhancing the countries combined capabilities to promote security within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David Owsianka)

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U.S., Indonesian Airmen Conduct Training Sortie

MANADO, Indonesia (Sep. 8, 2026) — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niko Vitela, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Williams, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, sit on a C-130J Super Hercules cargo ramp mid-flight and observe an Indonesian Air Force C-130H Hercules fly while on a training sortie during Cope West 26 in Indonesia, Sept. 8, 2026. Cope West 26 is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Indonesian air forces that improves combine combat readiness and prepares both militaries to work shoulder-to-shoulder in response to potential future crises and contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David Owsianka)

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Super Garuda Shield: MRF-D Marines, Indonesian marines, Korean marines, Japanese soldiers conduct jungle patrol training

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Rivera, center, a squad leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26, a Republic of Korea marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 6th Marine Brigade, and an Indonesian marine with 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade, assault through a position during jungle patrol training as part of Exercise Super Garuda Shield 26 near Lampung, Indonesia, Sept. 7, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, and cooperation. Rivera is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

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Lt. Gen. Stephen F. Jost, Commander, United States Forces Japan, Vice Adm. Yoshiyasu Ishimaki, Director General, Operations Department, Japan Joint Staff and Rear Adm. Ji-hoon Kim, Director of Exercises and Training, Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff attend a press conference in support of exercise Freedom Edge 26. Trilateral exercises and operations like Freedom Edge demonstrate our continued partnership and the growth of our trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Collin Rhyins)

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Lt. Gen. Stephen F. Jost (middle), Commander, United States Forces Japan shakes hands with Vice Adm. Yoshiyasu Ishimaki (left), Director General, Operations Department, Japan Joint Staff and Rear Adm. Ji-hoon Kim (right), Director of Exercises and Training, Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff during a Freedom Edge 26 opening ceremony. Trilateral exercises and operations like Freedom Edge demonstrate our continued partnership and the growth of our trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Collin Rhyins)

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Lt. Gen. Stephen F. Jost, Commander, United States Forces Japan, addresses U.S., Japanese, and Republic of Korea service members during a Freedom Edge 26 opening ceremony Sept 7, 2026 at Yokota Air Base. Trilateral exercises and operations like Freedom Edge demonstrate our continued partnership and the growth of our trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Collin Rhyins)

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U.S. Navy Quartermaster 1st Class Landon Sherrill shifts colors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), as Abraham Lincoln departs Laem, Chabang, Thailand on Sept. 6, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct continuous patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gage Thomas)

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USS Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand

U.S. Navy Ensign Lorenzo Vigil stands watch on the bridge aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Sept. 6, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct continuous patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Angel Campbell)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Adams, III Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major, greets Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi, commanding general of Western Army, during Exercise Yama Sakura 91 at JGSDF Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, Sept. 6, 2026. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 91 is the largest and most complex forward U.S. Army, Marine Corps. Australian and Japan Command Post exercise to date. Participants from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force train together with Soldiers of the U.S. Army I Corps, 11th Airborne Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Army Japan, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard in a Joint environment. The goal of the exercise is to strengthen multi-domain and cross-domain interoperability and readiness between the U.S.-Japan alliance to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Ricker) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

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Operational Capabilities Observation during Yama Sakura 91

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general of I Corps, left, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi, commanding general of Western Army, center left, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, center right, and JGSDF Gen. Masayoshi Arai, Chief of Staff for the JGSDF, observe bilateral operational capabilities during Exercise Yama Sakura 91 at JGSDF Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, Sept. 6, 2026. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 91 is the largest and most complex forward U.S. Army, Marine Corps. Australian and Japan Command Post exercise to date. Participants from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force train together with Soldiers of the U.S. Army I Corps, 11th Airborne Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Army Japan, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard in a Joint environment. The goal of the exercise is to strengthen multi-domain and cross-domain interoperability and readiness between the U.S.-Japan alliance to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Ricker) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

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MRF-D Marines attend 9/11 memorial service in Melbourne

Freedom Edge 26 concludes, advancing trilateral readiness across the Indo-Pacific

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U.S., Indonesia Conduct Training Sorties, AE training

U.S., Indonesian Airmen Conduct Training Sortie

Super Garuda Shield: MRF-D Marines, Indonesian marines, Korean marines, Japanese soldiers conduct jungle patrol training

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USS Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand

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Operational Capabilities Observation during Yama Sakura 91

Operational Capabilities Observation during Yama Sakura 91

Operational Capabilities Observation during Yama Sakura 91

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