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Japan and U.S. Conduct Bilateral Exercise

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command F-16 fighter aircraft conducted a bilateral exercise with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter aircraft March 17, 2023, over the Sea of Japan.
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Guam 37th Legislature visits Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Bopp, commanding officer Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, provides a command brief to members and staff of the Guam 37th Legislature before a tour of MCB Camp Blaz facilities on Guam, March 17, 2023. MCB Camp Blaz coordinated with the Chairman for the Committee on the Guam Buildup, Senator Roy Quinata and his staff to invite all members of the Guam Legislature on a base tour to learn more about the Marine Corps' construction progress and to showcase the ongoing efforts to avoid, minimize, and offset the impact to Guam’s natural and cultural resources. In attendance were Sen. Roy Quinata, Sen. Jesse Lujan, and Sen. Joanne Brown. Staff members from the offices of Sen. Thomas Fisher and Sen. Amanda Shelton as well as the Executive Director of the Community Defense Liaison Office from the governor’s office Vera Topasna and the State Historic Preservation Officer Patrick Lujan were also in attendance. Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, commander of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) and JRM’s Command Master Chief William Webster participated alongside MCB Camp Blaz leadership and staff.
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Logistics in Peacetime is Hard Enough

Brig. Gen. James Wellons, deputy commander of U.S. Forces Japan, participated in a panel at the Defense Security Equipment International conference in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, March 17. The panel, comprised of military officers from each service of Japan’s Self Defense Forces as well as senior officers from the British Army and Royal Australian Air Force, discussed the important role of logistics planning to national security strategy.
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America, Makin Island and 13th MEU conduct integrated operations

A F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during forward arming and refueling ship (FARS) operations while sailing in the East China Sea, Mar. 16. Makin Island and America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, conducted FARS operations in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely operating with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.
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Underground Soldiers: Army trains for operations below surface

A Soldier with 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division breaches the entrance of an underground complex during the early morning on March 16, 2023 at Goldmine Training Area, Republic of Korea during Exercise Warrior Shield. (Sgt. Joshua DuRant)
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Memorandum of Understanding to Catalyze Investments in Indonesia

MoU, DFC and INA will collaborate to identify investment opportunities throughout Indonesia
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CTF 74 Visits U.S. Submarine in Australia

Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Matt Buckley, Head of Capability, Nuclear Powered Submarine Task Force and Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7 board the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) for a distinguished visitor cruise with Australian political leaders and diplomatic guests, March 15. Asheville conducted multiple tours for distinguished visitors during a routine visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia to enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen relationships with the Royal Australian Navy.
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USCGC Oliver Henry

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) departs a port call in Yap during a Federated States of Micronesia patrol on March 15, 2023. The Oliver Henry is the 40th 154-foot Sentinel-class fast response cutter named for Oliver T. Henry, Jr., an enlisted African American Coast Guard member first to break the color barrier of a then-segregated Service and homeports in Guam.
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DOD Official Says Sub Agreement Will Help Guarantee Free, Open Indo-Pacific

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities, Mara Karlin conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 14, 2023.
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USS Charleston Participates in Exercise La Pérouse 2023

Ships steam in formation with Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) during joint training exercise La Pérouse 2023 in the Bay of Bengal, March 14. La Pérouse is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation in the field of maritime surveillance, interdiction operations and air operations by progressive training and information sharing. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
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CTF 74 Visits U.S. Submarine in Australia

Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Matt Buckley, Head of Capability, Nuclear Powered Submarine Task Force and Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7 pose for a photo before a tour of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) with Australian political leaders, March 14. Asheville conducted multiple tours for distinguished visitors during a routine port visit to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia to enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen relationships with the Royal Australian Navy.
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Port Dawg Rodeo

A team of U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel makes calculations for a center of balance marking challenge on a Tunner 60K Loader during the 515th Air Mobility Operations Group Port Dawg Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan on March 1, 2023.
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Second IPEF Negotiating Round in Indonesia

U.S. Participating in Second indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Negotiating Round in Indonesia.
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Fifth gen fighters debut in the Philippines during bilateral integration

U.S. Air Force and Philippine Air Force members came together for an integration and training event at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 13, 2023. By strengthening partnerships through bilateral engagements with key Allies like the Philippines, PACAF enhances a networked security architecture capable of deterring common threats, protecting shared resources and upholding sovereignty throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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Fifth gen fighters debut in the Philippines during bilateral integration

A U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor and a Philippine Air Force FA-50PH are parked on the flightline during a static aircraft display at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 13, 2023. Integrating and training alongside the Philippine Air Force promotes interoperability, builds upon our strong alliance, and reaffirms the commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty and maintaining peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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USCGC Oliver Henry

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) makes a port call in Yap during a Federated States of Micronesia patrol on March 13, 2023. The Oliver Henry is the 40th 154-foot Sentinel-class fast response cutter named for Oliver T. Henry, Jr., an enlisted African American Coast Guard member first to break the color barrier of a then-segregated Service and homeports in Guam.
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353 SOW from Kadena Visits Yokota for Isochronal Inspection

Airman from the Special Operations Maintenance Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, inspect a MC-130 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Mar. 13. Isochronal inspections are done periodically depending on the aircraft, flight hours and age, and is an in-depth inspection of an aircraft for maintenance.
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US Marines, Japanese forces conclude first Japan-based Iron Fist Exercise

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Sailors assigned the forward deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), and members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force pose for a photo during the closing ceremony for Exercise Iron Fist aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force landing ship tank JS Osumi (LST-4001) while moored in Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 12. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strength the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of 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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US Marines, Japanese forces conclude first Japan-based Iron Fist Exercise

Japanese Major Gen. Shingo Nashinoki, right, commander, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, gives a gift to Brig. Gen. Fridrik Fridriksson, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during the closing ceremony for Exercise Iron Fist aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force landing ship tank JS Osumi (LST-4001) while moored in Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 12. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and strength the relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of 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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U.S. Coast Guard serves partners in Commonwealth of Northern Marianas

The crew of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (1139) support personnel from Maritime Safety and Security Teams Honolulu and Seattle for a surge operation in the vicinity of Saipan on March 11, 2023. The cutter crew provided weapons, area familiarization, additional boarding team personnel, and small boat support for two weeks. The MSSTs conducted a boating safety operation to ensure compliance with federal and local requirements. They also provided support and a search and rescue stand-by during the 4th Annual Wahoo in the Marianas Derby.
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