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241203MJN5987944 MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, Japan

(Dec. 3, 2024) A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing lands in Misawa Air Base, Japan, during an Aviation Training Relocation exercise, Dec. 3, 2024. VMFA-312 is temporarily augmenting MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which aims to provide squadrons stationed in the continental United States with experience training in the Indo-Pacific. One of the ATR program’s primary focuses is to enable U.S. and Japanese militaries to maintain readiness and enhance cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson) Share

241203MMI2741171 CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan

(Dec. 3, 2024) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to set security during lane training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2024. Marines conducted lane training consisting of truck platoon integration and platoon level raid sustainment with patrolling and military operations in urban terrain simulations to prepare for future operations. 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 Cpl. Alora Finigan) Share

241201NGC6171098 SOUTH CHINA SEA

(Dec.1, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd class Daisy Rodrigues, from Los Angeles, directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway 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 Seaman Shepard Fosdyke-Jackson) Share

241119MMI0961385 MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii

(Nov. 19. 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicodemus Williams, a native of Michigan and a rifleman with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, sets security during a platoon attack at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Nov. 19, 2024. By rehearsing attacks, Marines are able to maximize their effectiveness against an enemy force and enhance teamwork within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malia Sparks) Share

241127MBN4821589 CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan

(Nov. 27, 2024) U.S. Marine with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the trajectory of the 25mm autocannon mounted on the light armored vehicle during weapons field training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 27, 2024. 3rd LAR conducts security and offensive operations to provide mission-capable task-organized forces in support of enduring and emerging operational commitments across the range of military operations. 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 Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez) Share

241127NTD3811026 PACIFIC OCEAN

(Nov. 27, 2024) An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, is prepared for launch on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

241127MBN4821117 OKINAWA, Japan

(Nov. 27, 2024) U.S. Marines with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transport in light armored vehicles during weapons field training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 27, 2024. 3rd LAR conducts security and offensive operations to provide mission-capable task-organized forces in support of enduring and emerging operational commitments across the range of military operations. 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 Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez) Share

241126FDM5661308 PHILLIPPINE SEA

(Nov. 26, 2024) U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and Philippine Air Force FA-50s fly over the Philippine Sea, Nov. 26, 2024. The aircraft conducted training operations to enhance interoperability and promote regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Micaiah Anthony) Share

241126NVC5991007 U.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM

(Nov. 26, 2024) – The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrives onboard U.S. Naval Base Guam, Nov 26. Minnesota, the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be forward deployed to Guam, joins four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines forward deployed in the Pacific. Regarded as apex predators of the sea, Guam's fast-attack submarines serve at the tip of the spear, helping to reaffirm the submarine forces' forward-deployed presence in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Wolpert) Share

241123MYF1861057 PACIFIC OCEAN

(Nov. 23, 2024) U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a landing craft, utility attached to Assault Craft Unit 1 before departing the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 23, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms) Share

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly and Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speak at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 22, 2024. Paparo spoke on two panels at the prestigious event attended by political, military and business leaders from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Africa and Latin America, where he emphasized the Indo-Pacific's impact on global security and the solidarity of Allies and partners in collectively addressing multi-faceted regions throughout 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith) Share

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan take a photo at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 24, 2024. Paparo spoke on two panels at the prestigious event attended by political, military and business leaders from the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Africa and Latin America, where he emphasized the Indo-Pacific's impact on global security and the solidarity of Allies and partners in collectively addressing multi-faceted regions throughout 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith) Share

AIBANO TRAINING AREA, Japan

240720-A-PI875-1065 (July 20, 2024) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conduct Military Ops on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Aibano training area, Japan, July 20, 2024. Over the next few weeks, U.S. Army Soldiers will be working alongside our JGSDF partners every day, honing their skills, and building relationships. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Pfc. Arianna Zavala, 210th MPAD) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

240719-N-N0824-1001 (July 19, 2024) Two U.S. Navy E/A 18-G Growlers and one Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-2 fly in formation during a French PEGASE mission for an aerial interaction, July 19, 2024. 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. (Courtesy Photo) Share

BASA AIR BASE, Philippines

240614-Z-F3906-5348 (June 14, 2024) Philippine Air Force FA-50’s fly alongside U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor’s form the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during low-level training at Basa Air Base, Philippines, June 14, 2024. The LOWAT training coincided with a Subject Matter Expert Exchange held by the 199th EFS during the Marine Aviation Support Activity 24, showcasing the Philippine-U.S. combined capabilities of operating fifth-generation aircraft in the region. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (Courtesy Photo) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

240715-N-GZ228-1098 (July 15, 2024) A rigid hull inflatable boat from the Mexican Reformador-class frigate, ARM Belito Juárez (POLA-101), transits the Pacific Ocean during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, July 15. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

240713-N-SW005-1011 (July 13, 2024) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) complete flight operations with an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea, July 13. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 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 2nd Class Sade’ Anita Wallace) Share

SUWON AIR BASE, South Korea

240712-M-DL962-1385 (July 12, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi the flight line at Suwon Air Base, South Korea, July 12, 2024. VMFA(AW)-224, known as the Fighting Bengals, are supporting MAG-12, 1st MAW, under the Unit Deployment Program, which aims at providing squadrons experience operating in the Indo-Pacific. The Fighting Bengals traveled to Suwon Air Base, South Korea, to enhance their standard of readiness and lethality with our South Korean allies and joint forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson) Share

CAMP PARADISE, Malaysia

240628-A-SI551-8366 (June 28, 2024) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Marines conduct the opening ceremony for Keris Strike 24 in Fort Paradise, Malaysia, June 28, 2024. Keris Strike is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of Malaysia and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Evangelos Wilson) Share

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE (RAAF) BASE TINDAL, Australia

240715-F-MT297-1141 (July 15, 2024) An F-22A Raptor taxis to the flightline during Exercise Pitch Black 2024 at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal, Australia, July 15. Exercise Pitch Black 24 is a large-scale training activity that supports each participating nation’s own sovereign security objectives, and collectively contributes to the wider peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Share

AIBANO TRAINING AREA, Japan

240718-M-FO238-1023 (July 18, 2024) U.S. Soldiers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Orient shield 24 at Aibano Training Area, Japan, July 18, 2024. Known as the largest bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Orient Shield 24 continues to strengthen a long-standing partnership and remains essential to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

240714-N-XK462-1113 (July 14, 2024) Sailors prepare an E/A-18G Growler from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) July 14, 2024, in the Pacific Ocean. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

240712-N-KL795-1036 (July 12, 2024) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “War Hawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing, RIMPAC 2024 Detachment. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Paul Seeber) Share

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE EDINBURGH, South Australia

240716-M-HW569-1003 (July 16, 2024) U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, drive LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles to the range to boresight their weapons during Rapid Deployment Exercise at Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh, SA, Australia, July 16, 2024. REDEX is a 1st MARDIV training exercise, with this year’s iteration planned in conjunction with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, to rehearse the ability to rapidly deploy capabilities from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, U.S., to Australia. 1st LAR tested the logistical efficiency and unit readiness required to rapidly deploy a heavy equipment unit within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater by strategic lift and rail to participate in Exercise Predator’s Run 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Earik Barton) Share