8/19/2025

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Enduring Partners 2025 Fosters Interoperability and Readiness for U.S. and Thailand

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — U.S. and Thai service members launched the third annual Enduring Partners exchange Aug. 17, 2025, at Wing 1 in Lopburi, Thailand. The event, built on year-round planning through the State Partnership Program, underscores shared learning and strengthens defense ties between the two nations. Activities are taking place at multiple locations across Thailand

8/19/2025

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Forging the Fight Together: Synchronizing Joint Operations in Bamboo Eagle 25-3

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Bamboo Eagle 25-3 pushed the boundaries of 21st-century mission command, leveraging the Distributed Mission Operations Center, or DMOC, to forge agile, resilient leaders. In a synthetic battlespace, the joint force rehearsed decentralized execution and empowered decision-making to achieve decision advantage, July 22 – Aug. 8.

8/18/2025

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563rd Rescue Group optimizes agile combat employment during exercise Resolute Force Pacific

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 563rd Rescue Group had the unique opportunity to execute dispersed operations and generate airpower across a long-range maritime environment during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), the Air Force’s largest contingency response exercise in the Pacific, in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.

8/18/2025

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The Republic of Korea and United States kick off Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], South Korea — The United States Seventh Air Force and other U.S. forces will partner with the Republic of Korea to conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025.

8/18/2025

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51FW kicks off exercise operations, celebrates 77 years of service

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — On this day 77 years ago, the 51st Fighter Wing was activated at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Since then, the 51st FW has provided combat ready airpower in the Pacific theater.

8/18/2025

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USS Frank Cable departs Banyuwangi, Indonesia

BANYUWANGI, Indonesia — Forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed East Java, Indonesia following a scheduled port visit, Aug. 15, 2025. Frank Cable is underway supporting 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

8/18/2025

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A medical marvel: supporting the MRF-D MAGTF from Australia to the First Island Chain

NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — When Marines and Sailors deploy to the Indo-Pacific as part of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), the mission isn’t just about combat readiness, deterrence, and multinational training. Sustaining that force — keeping more than 2,000 warfighters healthy, safe, and in the fight — depends on a medical capability that can operate anywhere, under any conditions, and alongside any partner. In 2025, MRF-D’s medical team is not only meeting that demand, but they are defining what forward-deployed Health Service Support (HSS) can achieve.

8/18/2025

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U.S. Coast Guard, FSM partners strengthen maritime safety through successful SAR exercise

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard and partners in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, successfully concluded the Federated States of Micronesia Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise 2025 on August 1, demonstrating the value of recent enhancements in regional SAR capabilities and coordination.

8/18/2025

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USINDOPACOM hosts Philippines for Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted Gen. Romeo Brawner, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, for the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) at Camp Smith, Hawaii, Aug. 7-8.

8/18/2025

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Northern Edge 2025 kicks off across Alaska

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — More than 6,400 service members, 100 aircraft, and 7 U.S. and Canadian vessels began participation in exercise Northern Edge 2025, a joint field-training exercise at various locations in-and-around Alaska, on Aug. 17.