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U.S. Air Force, Navy Operate aboard Destroyer in East China Sea

Airmen assigned to 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron onboard Kadena Air Base participate in operations from the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force.

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Allies, Modernization at Heart of U.S.-Japan Efforts in Indo-Pacific

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade descend from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over JGSDF Narashino Training Area, Japan, April 19, 2022, during a bilateral airborne jump. Ninety-nine JGSDF paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducted airborne jump from Two Air Force C-130J Super Hercules. The goal of this event is to improve interoperability between the USAF and JGSDF by defense and information exchanges to deepen mutual understanding of each unit, and to further cement the U.S. and Japanese alliance.

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Expert Soldier Badge Candidates Traverse Land Navigation

A U.S. Army Japan soldier plots a point on a map during the land navigation portion of the USARJ Expert Soldier Badge training week April 14. The two-week ESB training and testing identifies soldiers who possess the mastery of skills integral to ensuring combat readiness, including weapons proficiency, land navigation, patrolling and medical comprehension. Stay tuned as only those who meet the standards by demonstrating combat readiness and proficiency skills will be awarded the coveted ESB next week.

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Yokota receives control module, steam generator for base power plant

Contractors from the Schneider Electric offload a Heat Recovery Steam Generator to the new power plant at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 13, 2022. Construction at Yokota is projected to be completed in early 2023, and is predicted to annually save approximately 75,000 kilowatt hours of electricity and 30 million gallons of water. In all, the base will gain an additional 10 megawatts of power for critical readiness capabilities, environmentally friendly facilities and large cost cut.

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Yokota Airmen conduct annual Aircraft Arresting System certification

A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 “Royal Maces” deploys a J-Hook to engage the Aircraft Arresting System (AAS), during an annual certification test of the flightline BAK-12 barrier, AAS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. The AAS utilizes the arresting hooks attached to the tail of an aircraft to safely decelerate and stop the aircraft when needed to land in short distances. Ensuring the BAK-12 is fully functional through certification testing reinforces Yokota’s multi-capable presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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A Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Secretary Blinken’s Remarks on a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

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20th SEACAT Concludes, Puts Cooperative Maritime Security First

U.S. Navy and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai MECC) personnel practice maritime tactics, techniques and procedures during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, Aug. 15. In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific

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Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training

U.S. Navy and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai MECC) personnel practice maritime tactics, techniques and procedures during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, Aug. 15. In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific

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7th Fleet Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea

Sailors stand watch at the helm on the bridge as the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) conducts routine underway operations. Russell is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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201016-M-JO217-1080

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Idris Turray, left, Sergeant Major of Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242, and Lt. Col. Andrew Kelemen, commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-242, retire the colors at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16, 2020. Kelemen, outgoing commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-242, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Michael Wyrsch during the re-designation and change of command of VMFA(AW)-242 to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242. VMFA-242’s transition to the F-35B Lightning II brings advanced avionics capabilities to joint, allied, and partner forces in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Ronald Reagan CSG, maritime security operations in Indian Ocean

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), transits the Philippine Sea in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers fulfill critical rolls to forward-deployed naval forces, Carrier Strike Group, and regional partners and allies in supporting the security and the right of all nations to trade, to communicate, and to choose their destiny in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

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USS Ronald Reagan returns to South China Sea, honors commitment to allies, partners

An F/A-18F assigned to the “Diamondbacks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 launches off the flight deck of America’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while conducting operations in the South China Sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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The 39th iteration of Cobra Gold concludes with a combined arms-live fire exercise and closing ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Green, right, and Lance Cpl. Jonathan Flores, mortarmen with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an 81mm mortar as part of the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise during Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 6, 2020. Cobra Gold enhances military to military engagement efforts to maintain readiness and increase the capability, capacity, and interoperability of partner nations while simultaneously reinforcing our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Thai, US Marines Strengthen Bonds for Another Year

A Royal Thai Marine showcases a lizard to U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during jungle survival training at Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand, March 4, 2020, as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2020. Exercise Cobra Gold 20, in its 39th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together multinational forces to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

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CG20: U.S., Thai Military Strengthen Relationships through Coordinated Amphibious Beach Landing

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, alongside Royal Thai Marines conduct an amphibious beach landing as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Hat Yao Beach, Sattahip, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 28, 2020. Exercise Cobra Gold 20, in its 39th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together multinational forces to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

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FULLERTON LECTURE SERIES (Hosted by IISS)

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson gives his remarks and participates in a question and answer session at the Fullerton Lecture Series hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), March 7, 2019. While in Singapore, Davidson also met with regional leaders and counterparts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Specialist Robin W. Peak)

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INDOPACOM Commander Tours Global Training Facility for UN Peacekeepers

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson tours the Birenda Peace Operations Training Center. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander.

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INDOPACOM Commander Tours Global Training Facility for UN Peacekeepers

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson tours the Birenda Peace Operations Training Center. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander.

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INDOPACOM Commander Tours Global Training Facility for UN Peacekeepers

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson tours the Birenda Peace Operations Training Center. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander.

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INDOPACOM Commander Makes First Visit to Nepal

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson participates in an honors ceremony at the Nepali Army headquarters. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander.

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