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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan

In this file photo, Team Yokota deployed 69 Airmen and two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to exercise Cope India 2023, a Pacific Air Forces training exercise conducted with the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Arjan Singh, India, April 10-21. Members of the 374th Airlift Wing traveled to India to join a team made up of more than 250 Airmen and 10 aircraft from installations across the Indo-Pacific theater. Sponsored by Pacific Air Forces, the 11-day event is held in partnership with the Indian Air Force and is focused on honing critical skills, strengthening relationships, and exchanging knowledge. Share

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan

In this file photo, Team Yokota deployed 69 Airmen and two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to exercise Cope India 2023, a Pacific Air Forces training exercise conducted with the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Arjan Singh, India, April 10-21. Members of the 374th Airlift Wing traveled to India to join a team made up of more than 250 Airmen and 10 aircraft from installations across the Indo-Pacific theater. Sponsored by Pacific Air Forces, the 11-day event is held in partnership with the Indian Air Force and is focused on honing critical skills, strengthening relationships, and exchanging knowledge. Share

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand

Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, to visit Thailand May 1-2, 2023 Share

MANILA, Philippines

U.S. Navy Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers remarks at the closing ceremony to conclude Balikatan 23 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, April 28, 2023. Over the last three weeks, more than 17,600 personnel trained shoulder-to-shoulder across the Philippines’ northern Luzon and Palawan, increasing proficiency in maritime security, amphibious operations, live-fire training, urban operation, aviation operations, counterterrorism, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Andrews) Share

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, and a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), during a ship-to-shore operation of Balikatan 23, April 12, 2023 in the Subic Bay Harbor. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th MEU to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serve as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson) Share

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

A file photo of Army Corporal Luther H. Story, a Medal of Honor recipient. Army Medal of Honor recipient and Korean War veteran remains identified. Pfc. Luther Story , circa 1950 (U.S. Army courtesy photo) Share

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stands with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during the playing of the U.S. and Korean national anthems prior to a meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 27, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza) Share

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES PROVINCE, Philippines

A U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System fires during a littoral live fire event during Balikatan 23 at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippines, April 26, 2023. Balikatan 2023 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Samuel Fletcher) Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

Vice Admiral Kim Jung-soo, Commander Republic of Korea Fleet leads Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, US 7th Fleet and Staff on a tour of the flight deck aboard the Republic of Korea Navy Dokdo-class Amphibious Assault Ship ROKS Marado (LPH-6112) in Busan, ROK. Vice Adm. Thomas is in the Republic of Korea to attend the 7th annual Anti-submarine Warfare Cooperation Committee meeting. (Courtesy photo by Commander, ROK Fleet Public Affairs) Share

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

In this file photo, the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, following a strategic deterrent patrol. The U.S. will enhance the visibility of its strategic assets in the vicinity of the Korean Peninsula to include an upcoming visit of a nuclear-armed ballistic submarine to South Korea as part of a joint declaration unveiled by President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Petty Officer 1st Class Amanda Gray Share

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii

Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks during the Chiefs of Defense (CHODS) conference at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters, Hawaii. The virtual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference took place April 25. Senior military leaders from 24 countries participated in the conference, which provides a forum for military leaders from throughout the region to address the mutual security challenges and opportunities within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jonathan Camire) Share

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, takes off during Arctic Gold 23-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 18, 2023. AG 23-2 tested the 354th Fighter Wing’s ability to sustain F-35 operations from multiple, simulated, deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens) Share

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