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Air Refueling: Power beyond the horizon

OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 27, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean after an aerial refueling, Oct. 27, 2025. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena is a pivotal hub for Agile Combat Employment, which allows units to project combat power in concert with U.S. allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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U.S. Navy Sailors and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members participate in a medical skills relay competition during exercise 07JX on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Oct 25, 2025. 07JX is a bilateral exercise that aims to enhance bilateral Japan-U.S. capabilities for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Southwest islands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson)
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U.S. Marines, Sailors and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo during exercise 07JX on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Oct 25, 2025. 07JX is a bilateral exercise that aims to enhance bilateral Japan-U.S. capabilities for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Southwest islands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson)
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U.S. Marines Conduct HIMARS Live-Fire on Combined Arms Training Center, Fuji

SHIZUOKA, Japan (Oct. 26, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dawson Dauzat, a high mobility artillery rocket system operator assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, operates an M240B machine gun during a live-fire mission at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 26, 2025. High Mobility Artillery Rocket System training at Camp Fuji offers unique advantages, including realistic training terrain, adequate range capacity, and specialized infrastructure necessary to safely and effectively support HIMARS operations. This training represents a significant advancement of Camp Fuji’s capability to support long-range fires and reflects our commitment to maintaining readiness and maximizing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Dauzat is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)
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U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, offload medical supplies from a KC-130J as a part of exercise 07JX on Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2025. 07JX is a bilateral exercise that aims to enhance bilateral Japan-U.S. capabilities for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Southwest islands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Marcus Henson)
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DLA Energy commander continues assessment of fuel requirements across the Indo-Pacific, enhancing warfighter support in Korea and Japan

RDML Bresnihan (right) inspects a Single Point Mooring and receives operational details about its role in supporting warfighters’ fuel requirements in Japan.
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From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Cruz, Lance Cpl. Samuel Engelman, and Lance Cpl. Jaden Neal transmissions system operators with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, program a Portable Radio Communications 160 System during a joint-training communications exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2025. 3rd MLR worked alongside U.S. Army soldiers with 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force, to communicate with Marines from 12th MLR in Okinawa, Japan, to enhance interoperability by rehearsing interorganizational communication and refining techniques, tactics, and procedures. Cruz and Neal are natives of California, and Engelman is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Grace Barneveld)
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DLA Energy commander continues assessment of fuel requirements across the Indo-Pacific, enhancing warfighter support in Korea and Japan

RDML Bresnihan (center right) is greeted by Air Force Maj. Baker (center left) and DLA Energy Japan staff outside the headquarters building at Yokota Air Base.
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Dr. Andre Stridiron, Program Manager, Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (r), converses with Japan Self Defense Force personnel (l to r) Col. Mishima Takeshi, Director, 2nd Force Structuring Division (Space & Cyber), ASO, Maj. Hayashi Tsuyoshi and Lt. Col. Ishida Takama at the U.S.-Japan Interoperability Management Board 25-2 closing plenary session at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, October 23, 2025. The Interoperability Management Board is a cornerstone of U.S.-Japan defense cooperation, providing a platform for both nations to enhance their ability to work together in the critical areas of Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4).
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The U.S. Marine Corps and Navy participate in the Marine Corps 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 18, 2025. The 250th Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration at Camp Pendleton marks the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and America’s Semiquincentennial. The live-fire event highlights the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to integrate across air, land, and sea, showcasing the Corps’ enduring role as America’s force in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)
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DLA Energy commander continues assessment of fuel requirements across the Indo-Pacific, enhancing warfighter support in Korea and Japan

RDML George Bresnihan (center right) and Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van (center left) gather around “Pipeman Pete” with staff at DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea headquarters. The statue, constructed with readily-available pipeline material, symbolizes esprit de corps among the petroleum workforce.
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Republic of Korea Air Force officers collaborate during the U.S. Forces Korea Information Operations Wargame, working through scenario-driven challenges designed to sharpen regional strategy and strengthen combined understanding of the information environment, Oct 16, 2025. The exercise provided a platform for ROK and U.S. participants to enhance coordination and reinforce the alliance’s readiness in the information domain.
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Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) Soldiers participate in the U.S. Forces Korea Information Operations Wargame, an event designed to test regional strategies and deepen understanding of complex information environments, Oct 16, 2025. The wargame brought together participants from across the alliance to strengthen coordination, enhance readiness, and refine USFK’s approach to emerging information challenges.
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A display for Lexicon: Elements of Strategic Competition - Northeast Asia Edition stands outside the main conference room during the U.S. Forces Korea Information Operations Wargame, Oct 16, 2025. The event brought together U.S. and Republic of Korea participants to analyze regional challenges, strengthen shared understanding, and refine combined approaches to strategic competition.
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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over taxiway lima during Project Lima Blazing Egress of Airfield Nonstandard, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025. MQ-9 contingency launch operations were conducted as a proof of concept to demonstrate capabilities should a runway on Kadena need to be shutdown, supporting the Pacific Air Force’s strategy to become more agile in execution, strategic in deterrence, and resilient in capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off from taxiway lima during Project Lima Blazing Egress of Airfield Nonstandard, on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2025. This project validates the MQ-9’s capability to take off and land from a nonstandard surface, ensuring mission continuity in contested or degraded environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lanie Celeschi, 355th Mission Generation Force Element intelligence analyst, creates products from scratch to ensure the readiness of pilots to operate in support of Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 25 in Guam, July 21, 2025. REFORPAC is focused on testing Airmen’s skills in remote locations and challenging them to update tactics to ensure readiness to respond swiftly and effectively. During REFORPAC 25, PMTEC leveraged AI tools to enable warfighters to respond effectively to complicated threat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)
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USS Benfold (DDG 65) departs U.S. 7th Fleet after 10 years of forward-deployed service

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) and Command Master Chief Larry Booker Jr., left, man the rails on the foc’sle as the ship prepares to depart Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 consecutive years of forward-deployed service in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s Largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino)
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USS Benfold (DDG 65) departs U.S. 7th Fleet after 10 years of forward-deployed service

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) – Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) man the rails as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 consecutive years of forward-deployed service in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Benfold is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s Largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Taylor DiMartino)
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