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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) – Capt. David Huljack, commanding officer of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15, waves farewell to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) from the starboard bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) as Benfold 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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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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31st MEU | Parachute Operations

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 26, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a freefall jump during parachute operations training over Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 26, 2025. The Marines conducted the training to maintain and improve their parachute insertion skills. 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)

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F-35 Refueling Operations over the Pacific

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 26, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron flies over the Pacific Ocean during a refueling mission in preparation of Exercise Bushido Guardian 2025 near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. Such operations demonstrate the United States’ commitment to the U.S.–Japan Alliance and the modernization required to deter evolving threats in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)

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31st MEU | 1st LAR conducts a Live Fire Range

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 26, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a freefall jump during parachute operations training over Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 26, 2025. The Marines conducted the training to maintain and improve their parachute insertion skills. 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)

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A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30, two U.S. Air Force F-35s, two RAAF F-35s and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15Js fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean prior to the start of Exercise Bushido Guardian (BG) 25 near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. Bushido Guardian has historically been a bilateral exercise between the JASDF and RAAF, but BG25 marks the first time it has expanded to a trilateral exercise. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 26, 2025) — A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30, two U.S. Air Force F-35s, two RAAF F-35s and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15Js fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean prior to the start of Exercise Bushido Guardian (BG) 25 near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. Bushido Guardian has historically been a bilateral exercise between the JASDF and RAAF, but BG25 marks the first time it has expanded to a trilateral exercise. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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Bushido Guardian 25: Trilateral exercise kicks off in the Pacific

TOKYO, Japan (Sept. 29, 2025) — A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30, two U.S. Air Force F-35s, two RAAF F-35s and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15Js fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean prior to the start of Exercise Bushido Guardian (BG) 25 near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025. Bushido Guardian has historically been a bilateral exercise between the JASDF and RAAF, but BG25 marks the first time it has expanded to a trilateral exercise. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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Blue Ridge visits Busan, South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts)

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Blue Ridge visits Busan, South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – Quartermaster 3rd Class Lauren Davilla stands bridge lookout watch aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while sailing into Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andres Fonts)

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SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Sept. 25, 2025) — Department of War officials, local government, and federal agencies meet for a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25. The quarterly meeting’s aim is to share information and discuss current and future DoW projects in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by William J. Busby III)

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SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Sept. 25, 2025) — Commander, Joint Task Force - Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, center, speaks with participants following the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan, Sept. 25. Department of War officials, local government, and federal agencies met for the quarterly meeting to share information and discuss current and future DoW projects in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by William J. Busby III)

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TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Sept. 25, 2025) – U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Spencer Bull, Region Officer in Charge of Construction director for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Oceania, speaks to Tinian community members during an outreach meeting, Sept. 25. The meeting followed the conclusion of the quarterly Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Stakeholders Meeting in Saipan and gave residents the opportunity to learn about and discuss DoW projects and their impact on the community. (U.S. Navy photo by William J. Busby III)

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Leaders and attendees from the Hawai‘i National Guard, Guam National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines gather for a group photo during the 25th anniversary celebration of the State Partnership Program between the Hawai‘i National Guard and the AFP at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2025. The Hawai‘i Guard and AFP launched the Indo-Pacific’s first State Partnership in 2000, marking 25 years of cooperation in training, disaster response and regional security.

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, adjutant general of the State of Hawai‘i, and Armed Forces of the Philippines Air Force Brig. Gen. Jose Bonafacio, 410 Maintenance Wing commander, render honors during a pass and review at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2025. The ceremony marked the opening of events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between the Hawai‘i National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – Capt. Louis F. Catalina, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) greets Republic of Korea Navy Capt. Shim Mu-sik, commodore, Force Protection Squadron, on the pier upon arriving in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alajia Williams.)

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BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Fred Kacher greets Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet Vice Adm. Hwang Seon-woo on the quarterdeck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) after arriving in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alajia Williams)

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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Mason, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation support operator, loads cargo using a 10k standard forklift during a Ground Transportation cargo movement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 25, 2025. Ground Transportation is responsible for ensuring inbound and outbound units deployed to Kadena are able to transport their equipment and members across the base to meet mission readiness requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)

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18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena’s Mission Moving

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Mason, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Ground Transportation support operator, moves cargo using a forklift during a Ground Transportation cargo movement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 25, 2025. Units who deploy to Kadena rely on ground transportation Airmen to move cargo and troops across the installation, streamlining the reception and departure process as well as improving their mission readiness on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, adjutant general of the State of Hawai‘i, attends a key leader engagement hosted by Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Rey Alemania, Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Sustainment Command commander, at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, Sept. 24, 2025. The engagement recognized 25 years of partnership between the Hawai‘i National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines under the State Partnership Program, the Indo-Pacific’s longest-running SPP. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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