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LOP BURI, Thailand (Feb. 27, 2025) — Air Commandos from the 353rd Special Operations Wing perform a military free-fall near Lop Buri, Thailand, Feb. 27, 2025, during Exercise Cobra Gold. The 353rd SOW is the focal point for special operations aviation activities throughout the Pacific. U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific serves as the operational component command for all SOF missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Cobra Gold 25 – the 44th iteration of this exercise – exemplifies a longstanding alliance with Thailand and reflects a shared commitment to preserving a peaceful, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher) Share

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CHON BURI, Thailand (Feb. 26, 2025) — From Feb. 26-27, America’s First Corps, the Royal Thai Army’s First Area Command, and many other allied and partnered nations came together in Bangkok, Thailand for the Indo-Pacific Motorized Forum 25 to enhance multinational motorized capabilities, security cooperation, and interoperability across the Indo-Pacific. This is the third year the forum has taken place and the first time the Royal Thai Army hosted the event. Since 2023, it has become a key platform for force modernization, operational integration, and strategic discussions. (U.S. Army photo by CPT Angelo Mejia) Share

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers the keynote address at the annual Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, March 3, 2025. POST brings the Indo-Pacific’s foremost experts in science, technology, and security together to better understand and address operational challenges in 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers the keynote address at the annual Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, March 3, 2025. POST brings the Indo-Pacific’s foremost experts in science, technology, and security together to better understand and address operational challenges in 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers the keynote address at the annual Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, March 3, 2025. POST brings the Indo-Pacific’s foremost experts in science, technology, and security together to better understand and address operational challenges in 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers the keynote address at the annual Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, March 3, 2025. POST brings the Indo-Pacific’s foremost experts in science, technology, and security together to better understand and address operational challenges in 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers the keynote address at the annual Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, March 3, 2025. POST brings together the Indo-Pacific’s foremost experts in science, technology, and security to better understand and address operational challenges in 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

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KUMAMOTO, Japan (Feb. 21, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stage U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to VMM-262 (Rein.), during aerial refuel operations in support of Iron Fist 25, at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Vice-Camp Takayubaru, Kumamoto, Japan, Feb. 21, 2025. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Andrews) Share

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NAGASAKI, Japan (Feb. 23, 2025) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, embark a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle onto a CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to 1st Helicopter Brigade, during a bilateral insert exercise in support of Iron Fist 25, at JGSDF Camp Ainoura, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, Feb. 23, 2025. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler Andrews) Share

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Governor Arnold Palacios at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, Feb. 26, 2025. The visit aims to enhance operations, activities and investments in CNMI. 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, prevailing in conflict. Share

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Feb. 24, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off during a training mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 24, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with our Allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo) Share

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 18, 2025) — A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) takes off from the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 18. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth) Share

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(Oct. 29, 2024) U.S. 7th Fleet’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams in the Western Pacific Ocean during Keen Sword 25, Oct. 29. The embarked staff of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group is coordinating air and surface operations in the exercise. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caroline H. Lui) Share

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(Oct. 23, 2024) A Republic of Korea Army Soldier pulls security for a wounded team member during a casualty evacuation exercise during Mangudai 2024, October 23, at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. The annual Mangudai training event brings together senior enlisted members from across the Korean Peninsula to engage in squad based training events that builds joint camaraderie and reinforces their mastery of fundamental Soldiering tasks. Share

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(Oct. 23, 2024) An MQ-9 Reaper taxis on the runway after landing in support of Freedom Flag 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. Freedom Flag 24-1 is an advanced, large-scale tactical exercise between the U.S. and allied partners dedicated to the protection of regional peace and stability through the adaptation of novel and collaborative training methods, ensuring readiness against a wide range of threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman) Share

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(Oct. 24, 2024) U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conduct riot response training during exercise Keen Sword 25 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 24, 2024. Keen Sword 25 is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont) Share

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(Oct. 20, 2024) Philippine Marines with 4th Marine Brigade and service members of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct an amphibious insertion of medical personnel as part of a humanitarian aid and disaster relief demonstration during KAMANDAG 8 at Camp Cape Bojeador, Burgos, Philippines, Oct. 20, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, JGSDF, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter) Share

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(Oct. 23, 2024) Japanese military personnel from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) demonstrate Jukendo in an exercise held onboard Naval Air Facility Atsugi during exercise Keen Sword 25. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Henry Liu) Share

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(Oct. 24, 2024) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) positions alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a fueling-at-sea in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 24, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premiere forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. Share

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(Oct. 23, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alejandro Quintero Jr. stages a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to execute fire missions during exercise Keen Sword 25 at JGSDF Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 24, 2024. KS25 is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. Quintero, a native of California, is a HIMARS operator with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shayla Kuhn) Share

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(Oct. 21, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) pilot a rigid-hull inflatable boat while conducting a visit, board, search and seizure drill with the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class destroyer HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 21, 2024. Dewey 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) Share

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(Oct. 22, 2024) Landing Craft Air Cushion 57, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, enters the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the ship steams in Sulu Sea, Oct. 22, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roland Ardon) Share

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(Oct. 18, 2024) U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, unload an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from a KC-130J Super Hercules in preparation for Keen Sword 25 at Japan Air Self –Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 18, 2024. KS25 is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye) Share

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(Oct. 9, 2024) Members of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Station Apra Harbor conduct a search and rescue exercise and crew exchange with members of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) training ship KCG 3011 Badaro (바다로호) on Oct. 9, 2024, in Apra Harbor, Guam. USCG and KCG crews completed a successful week-long visit to Guam from Oct. 7 to 11, 2024, marked by shared exercises, subject matter expert (SME) exchanges, and a cultural "sports day" aimed at enhancing collaboration and fostering camaraderie between the two forces. The visit, which involved the training ship and its crew making their second-ever visit to Guam, focused on strengthening the long-standing partnership between the USCG and KCG in maritime safety and security across the Pacific region. It builds on the trilateral letter of intent signed by representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard, and Korea Coast Guard in May 2024 to bolster maritime cooperation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Yandel Lopez) Share