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36th Aerial Port Squadron trains in Kadena

Staff Sgt. Lamin Sanneh, ramp operations representative with 36th Aerial Port Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Ryan Jeska, air transportation representative with the 36th Aerial Port Squadron, off-load a luggage container from a Patriot Express flight during annual training on April 23, 2023 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 36th Aerial Port Squadron trained with their peers in the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron for their annual training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Herrod)

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USAG Japan commander visits key sites, recognizes team members, meets city mayors during final tour of Kure

Col. Christopher L. Tomlinson, left, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and Kure City Mayor Yoshiake Shinhara pose for a photo during Tomlinson’s courtesy visit to the city office April 25. During his visit, Tomlinson thanked Shinhara, his staff, and the citizens of Kure for their continuous partnership and support for the Garrison’s mission. Photo by Noriko Kudo

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USS Nimitz Records 350,000th Arrested Landing

U.S. Navy Capt. Craig Sicola, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), front seat, and Cmdr. Luke Edwards, commanding officer of the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, make an arrested landing in an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-22 marking the 350,000th time the carrier has landed a fixed-wing aircraft on its flight deck. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 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.

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USS Nimitz Records 350,000th Arrested Landing

U.S. Navy Capt. Craig Sicola, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), front seat, and Cmdr. Luke Edwards, commanding officer of the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, make an arrested landing in an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-22 marking the 350,000th time the carrier has landed a fixed-wing aircraft on its flight deck. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 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 3rd Class Hannah Kantner)

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Commanders Conduct Roundtable Discussion

U.S. Australia, Japan, and Republic of Korea, Fleet Commanders Conduct Roundtable Discussion.

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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Conducts Sensing Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations during Balikatan 2023

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct sensing expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Balikatan 23 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, April 21, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara)

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Readout: Pacific Fleet commander's travel to Japan, April 20-21

U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, met with Toshiro Ino, Japan state minister of defense, and senior Japanese officials to discuss the increasing security challenge in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit underscored the U.S.’s commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Readout: Pacific Fleet commander's travel to Japan, April 20-21

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Ryo Sakai, JMSDF chief of staff, and U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, pose for a photo, April 20, 2023, during a visit with senior Japanese officials to discuss the increasing security challenge in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit underscored the U.S.’s commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Guam National Guard Hosts Chief of Staff Advisory Council

National Guard chiefs of staff from Region VII render a solemn salute at the Guam National Guard Fallen Heroes Memorial in Barrigada, April 18, 2023. The delegation spent three days on the island to discuss regional issues, share best practices, and gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of Guam's operational and cultural environment.

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U.S., ROK alliance strengthens at KFT 23

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, detach an F-16 Fighting Falcon after towing it to a hangar at Gwangju AB, ROK, during Korea Flying Training 2023, April 19, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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USS Canberra Will Join the U.S. Fleet in Australia to Honor Namesake

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) departs San Diego Harbor for a routine underway off the California Coast. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. LCS integrates with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control and deterrence missions around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram)

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Arctic Gold 23-2 refines 354th FW ACE operations

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, takes off during Arctic Gold 23-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 18, 2023. AG 23-2 tested the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain F-35 operations from multiple, simulated, deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

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AVIATION LOGISTICS SUPPORT IN THE INDO-PACIFIC

U.S. Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a preflight check on an MV-22B Osprey during Balikatan 23 at the Subic Bay International Airport, Philippines, April 18, 2023. Balikatan 23 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule

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General Charles Flynn

General Charles Flynn, Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific to Visit Thailand April 17-20, 2023.

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Leaders Detail U.S. Advantage in Indo-Pacific

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) practices underway replenishment approaches with the Philippine Navy Phoang-class corvette BRP Conrado Yap (PS 39). USS Chung-Hoon is on a routine deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet and is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/ Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

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USS Chung Hoon Departs Subic Bay, Philippines After Scheduled Port Visit

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) practices underway replenishment approaches with the Philippine Navy Phoang-class corvette BRP Conrado Yap (PS 39). USS Chung-Hoon is on a routine deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet and is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/ Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

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First Sergeant Symposium Paves the Way for New Leaders

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Williams, 51st Operations Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of airfield weather services, explains how he prepares before counseling an Airman during the First Sergeant’s Symposium at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 17, 2023. The week-long symposium offered enlisted members E-6 and above as well as officers an opportunity to learn about the duties and responsibilities of a first sergeant.

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Texas Air National Guard Trains in Hawaii

Tactical Air Control Party specialists of the 147th Air Support Operations Squadron, Texas Air National Guard, participate in a 24-hour exercise that tested training learned over the course of the operation on Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo, Hawaii, April 18, 2023. The specialists stayed overnight in the mountains to conclude jungle warfare training. (Photo digitally edited to enhance the features of the subject)

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7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conducts a Taiwan Strait transit. Milius is assigned to Commander, 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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Enduring Friendship between U.S., Japan

U.S. service members and distinguished guests pose for a photo during the Ishigaki Memorial Ceremony on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2023. The ceremony honors three fallen World War II U.S. Navy airmen, whom died shortly after crash landing on the island. The memorial was developed by the people of Ishigaki and U.S. Service members as a symbol of peace and friendship.

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