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USINDOPACOM commander underscores U.S.-Thai defense partnership during Thailand visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Gen. Pana Klaewplodtook, Royal Thai Army Commander-in-Chief and key leaders on January 25, 2026. 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USINDOPACOM commander underscores U.S.-Thai defense partnership during Thailand visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Gen. Tharapong Malakam, Permanent Secretary for Defence and key leaders on January 25, 2026. 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USS Boxer, 11th MEU conducts routine ops in Pacific Ocean

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2026) — U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Goetz, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 25, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

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Squad Versus Squad at North Wind 26

JAPAN (Jan. 24, 2026) — U.S. Army Sgt. Zach Graves, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, patrols the woods as part of a squad movement under fire exercise for North Wind 26, at Hokudai-en in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Patrick Littleson)

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A Soldier assigned to the 25th Infantry Division engages targets with the M7 rifle during live-fire training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 24, 2026. The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit supports M7 fielding by reinforcing proven marksmanship fundamentals that enhance lethality and build confident, capable Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hamlin)

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REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) meets with Radm. Chong Sideth, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) disembarks Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Meets with Radm. Chong Sideth, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) salutes the ensign before disembarking Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

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USINDOPACOM commander underscores U.S.-Thai defense partnership during Thailand visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with General Ukris Boontanondha, Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and other key leaders on January 24, 2026. 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USINDOPACOM commander underscores U.S.-Thai defense partnership during Thailand visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with U.S. Ambassador Sean K. O'Neill and key leaders of the Embassy team, on January 24, 2026. 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USINDOPACOM commander reinforces U.S.-Singapore defense partnership during Singapore visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, tours the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute City alongside Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces on January 23, 2026. SAFTI City is the premier urban training facility in Singapore, one of the largest and most technologically advanced facilities of its kind. 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USINDOPACOM commander reinforces U.S.-Singapore defense partnership during Singapore visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, tours the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute City alongside Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces on January 23, 2026. SAFTI City is the premier urban training facility in Singapore, one of the largest and most technologically advanced facilities of its kind. 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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Cold Weather Ski Training at North Wind 26

JAPAN (Jan. 23, 2026) — U.S. Army & Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers work on enhancing their skiing abilities during a cold-weather exercise at North Wind 26. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (Photo by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks with Airmen during a visit to the Airman Leadership School at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. Professional military education develops warfighters and leaders essential to sustaining deterrence through strength and defending Japan alongside allied forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, addresses Airmen during an Enlisted All Call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. The engagement reinforced deterrence through strength by ensuring Airmen remain ready, resilient, and capable of executing the mission in defense of Kadena Air Base and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, taxis in an HH-60W Jolly Green II before being given an in-flight tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. The demonstration highlighted the 18th Wing’s advanced warfighting capabilities and commitment to rapid response in defense of Kadena Air Base and regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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