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240929NYK1251112 PACIFIC OCEAN

(Sept. 29, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 29, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, 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 Ryan Holloway) Share

240924MLO5571067 PHILIPPINE SEA

(Sept. 22, 2024) A U.S. Marine assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rappels from an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 22, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang) Share

240927NUA4601231 TIMOR SEA

(Sept. 27, 2024) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) participate in a chief petty officer pinning ceremony on the ship’s forecastle as the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Stuart (FFG 153) sails alongside while conducting multilateral operations in the Timor Sea, Sept. 27, 2024. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson) Share

240926MMO0981199 CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan

(Sept. 26 2024) A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force fast-ropes from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 during a helicopter rope suspension techniques course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2024. The Expeditionary Operations Training Group-sponsored course trained Marines in HRST procedures by conducting insert and extract capabilities, fast roping, rappelling, helocasting and special patrol insertion and extraction rigging. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan) Share

240923NVX0221024 PACIFIC OCEAN

(Sept. 23, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Airman Kareem Crump, from Chicago, assigned to air department’s flight deck crash and salvage division, prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the Flying Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, for launch on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sep. 23, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

240921ZLX3071004 RAJASTHAN, India

(Sept. 21, 2024) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, and Indian Army Soldiers perform tactical movement during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024 on Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, India, Sept. 21, 2024. The Theater Army and INDOPACOM continuously seek new opportunities to increase mini and multinational events with allies and partners to strengthen and enhance relationships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Byron Nesbitt) Share

240910FJB1911146 YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, Japan

(Sept. 10, 2024) A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, is parked on the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2024. The KC-135 can refuel a multitude of different air frames allowing for the support of many missions and training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White) Share

240912NSW0051662 KUROSHIO CURRENT

(Sept. 12, 2024) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), center right, operates in formation alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) tank landing ship JS Shimokita (LST-4002), center left, and two JMSDF landing craft, air cushion vessels as part of Transport Exercise (TRANSPORTEX), Sept. 12, 2024. TRANSPORTEX is a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise, further enhancing interoperability between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF, enabling a combined rapid response force in the event of crisis or natural disaster. 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

240924NVX0221323 PACIFIC OCEAN

(Sept. 24, 2024) An E/A-18G Growler, attached to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sep. 24, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson) Share

240902MLO5571129 HWAJINRI, South Korea

(Sept. 2, 2024) U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, egress an Amphibious Combat Vehicle to secure the beach at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2024, during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Ssang Yong 24. Exercise SY24 strengthens the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward combined amphibious capability in defense of the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang) Share

240918MAS5772145 TSUSHIMA STRAIT

(Sept. 18, 2024) U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini) Share

240920MER3961038 CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan

(Sept. 20, 2024) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a unit hike on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 20, 2024. Marines hiked to enhance combat endurance and foster force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Brown) Share

240423MIP9541264 ROBERTSON BARRACKS, NT, Australia

(April 23, 2024) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Guzman, a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, fires an M16A4 service rifle during a battlesight zero range at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, April 23, 2024. A BZO is the elevation and windage settings required to place a single shot, or the center of a shot group, in a predesignated location. MRF-D 24.3 is part of an annual six-month rotational deployment to enhance interoperability with the Australian Defence Force and Allies and partners and provide a forward-postured crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific. Guzman is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres) Share

240422MKU7141124 PHILIPPINES

240422-M-KU714-1124 PHILIPPINES (April 22, 2024) Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives conduct the “crossing of hands” during the opening ceremony to commence Balikatan 24 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 22, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erica Stanke) Share

240422NPC0651490 TOKYO, Japan

(April 22, 2024) Adm. John C. Aquilino, right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, inspects the Japan ground self defense force special honor guard with Japanese Chief of Staff, Japan Joint Staff, Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, left, during a visit to Tokyo, April 22, 2024. The visit included exchanges on regional security and mutual partnership, further developing the strategic partnership with Japan codified in the 1960 U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John D. Bellino) Share

240420NEQ8511089 SOUTH CHINA SEA

(April 20, 2024) An AS-332 Super Puma, assigned to the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8), delivers supplies during a vertical replenishment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 20, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, 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 3rd Class Adina Phebus) Share

240417FIV2661261 PACIFIC OCEAN

(April 17, 2024) A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2024. Refueling missions extend the breadth of U.S. aerial capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the multi-domain benefit of critical deterrence missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos) Share

240418ACJ6302023 FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines

(April 18, 2024) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and 25th Infantry Division conduct a live-fire sniper subject matter expert exchange alongside Philippine Soldiers from the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division, Light Reaction Regiment, and the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment during Salaknib 24 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 18, 2024. The SMEE focused on applying techniques discussed during the classroom portion of the exchange and familiarizing participants with various weapon systems. Salaknib is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Abreanna Goodrich) Share

ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines

240418-M-FP389-1332 ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines (April 18, 2024) Philippine service members with the 548th Engineer Construction Battalion, 51st Engineering Brigade, and U.S. Soldiers with the 557th Engineer Construction Company, 555th Engineer Brigade, construct a barangay healthcare center as part of an engineering civic action project before Exercise Balikatan 24 at Davila Elementary School in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, April 18, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the 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. Trent A. Henry) Share

SOUTH KOREA

240417-A-LX531-1061 SOUTH KOREA (April 16, 2024) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Eighth Army and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, maneuver a litter through a wired obstacle during the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) training at Camp Casey, South Korea, on April 16, 2024. The Department of the Army approved the Expert Field Medical Badge as a special skill award for recognition of exceptional competence and outstanding performance by field medical personnel, on 18 June 1965. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Jorge Reyes Mariano) Share

240418FXJ8602390 OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea

240418-F-XJ860-2390 OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (April 18, 2024) A Republic of Korea CASA 235 deploys special operations forces during a static-line parachute jump over Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2024. Approximately 200 U.S. and Republic of Korea special operations forces personnel participated in a static-line Airborne training operation as part of Korea Flying Training 24, a combined ROK and U.S. exercise running April 12-26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks) Share

240417NBR2464032 PHILIPPINE SEA

(April 17, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, launches off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), April 17, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Feet 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 Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

240416FEZ4221082 SOUTH KOREA

240416-F-EZ422-1082 SOUTH KOREA (April 16, 2024) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 121st Marine Fighter Attack Squadron takes off during Korea Flying Training 2024, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2024. KFT 24 tests 7th Air Forces’ ability to accept follow-on forces, creating an advantage for U.S. and ROK forces by training participants to operate with dissimilar aircraft and ensuring aircrew members are battle-ready for many potential situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Samuel Earick) Share

240411GG00201630 SATAWAL, Micronesia

240411-G-G0020-1630 SATAWAL, Micronesia (April 11, 2024) Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Pablo, the EMT aboard USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140), awaits pick up on Satawal, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 11, 2024, with an injured 9-year-old boy and his parents for further transport aboard a Pacific Mission Aviation flight to a higher level of medical care in Yap. Upon arriving to Satawal to deliver drought relief supplies in partnership with USAID and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the U.S. Coast Guard crew was informed of the boy's injury sustained when he fell from a tree. The ship's EMT, Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Pablo, consulted a U.S. Coast Guard flight surgeon who recommended the medevac and provided care throughout the more than 13-hour overnight transit. This effort showcases the humanitarian spirit and readiness of the U.S. Coast Guard to respond to emergent health concerns. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) Share