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Garuda Shield holds it's annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and U.S. Military

BATARUJA, Indonesia (Aug. 27, 2025) — An Australian soldier assigned to the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment of the Australian Army and an Indonesian Army soldier assigned to the Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve Command hold security during a field training exercise during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 27, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Farmer)

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Lombardo, commanding general of the 2d Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division shakes hands with a Republic of Korea soldier assigned to the ROK 312th Wet Gap Battalion, ROK 7th Engineer Brigade, during combined wet gap crossing training as part of Ulchi Freedom Shield near Yeoju, South Korea, Aug 27, 2025. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed in 1953. This combined exercise program highlights the ironclad commitment between the two nations to maintain a robust combined defense posture and to defend the people of the ROK from any threat. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cheyenne Mayer)

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2ID and ROK Army Conduct Combined Wet Gap Crossing Training for UFS25

GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], South Korea (Aug. 27, 2025) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 11th Engineer Battalion, 2d Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division pull security on a bridge erecting boat during combined wet gap crossing training as part of Ulchi Freedom Shield near Yeoju, South Korea, Aug 27, 2025. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed in 1953. This combined exercise program highlights the ironclad commitment between the two nations to maintain a robust combined defense posture and to defend the people of the ROK from any threat. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cheyenne Mayer)

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Chiefs of Defense join their respective senior enlisted leaders for a group photo during a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vares-Lum, director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, moderates discussion at a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, engages a fellow chief of defence in discussion at a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, provides remarks at a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, prepares to take the stage for remarks at a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Buckley SFB Supports Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

Service members from Buckley Space Force Base pose for a group photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 27, 2025, during exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25. UFS25 is a defense-focused training event that strengthens the partnership between the ROK and the U.S., enhancing the alliance’s combined defense posture through realistic, all-domain scenarios. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle McBride)

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27th Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference Promotes "Peace Through Strength" [Image 19 of 29]

Senior enlisted leaders join together for a group photo during a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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27TH Annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference Senior Enlisted Leader Program Strengthens Relationships and Readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Cook, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins cohost Thailand Armed Forces Sergeant Major First Class Sunya Wannasakum and U.S. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman David Isom during a discussion at the senior enlisted program in Hua Hin, Thailand, August 27, 2025. The SEL program was moderated by Mr. Anthony Spadaro. 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, prevailing in conflict.

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Chiefs of Defense join together with their respective senior enlisted leaders for a group photo during a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Senior enlisted leaders for a group photo during a Chiefs of Defense Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, Aug. 27, 2025. The Chiefs of Defense Conference advances interoperability between allies and partners by providing senior military leaders the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities in the region together. 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, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew approaches Guam after conducting a transit to Rota and back with senior leaders aboard on Aug. 27, 2025. The crew completed a robust operational period from Aug. 11 to Sept. 1, 2025, patrolling the maritime borders of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to ensure border security and territorial integrity. The crew met all objectives, including enforcing federal laws, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and maintaining readiness for Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Oceania District operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) recovers the small boat after visiting to Rota on Aug. 27, 2025. The crew completed a robust operational period from Aug. 11 to Sept. 1, 2025, patrolling the maritime borders of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to ensure border security and territorial integrity. The crew met all objectives, including enforcing federal laws, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and maintaining readiness for Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Oceania District operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew transits off Rota, CNMI, on Aug. 27, 2025. completed a robust operational period from Aug. 11 to Sept. 1, 2025, patrolling the maritime borders of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to ensure border security and territorial integrity. The crew met all objectives, including enforcing federal laws, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and maintaining readiness for Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Oceania District operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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USACE FED delivers mission support in Operation Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 (UFS25)

Non-essential U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District employees attended Noncombatant Evacuation (NEO) procedures training Aug. 27, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, to understand its operations and preparations. This training was part of FED’s participation in Operation Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 (UFS25) held from Aug. 18-28, 2025. Trainers suggested non-essential employees to have an emergency NEO bag packed in case of an evacuation, which contained toiletries, water, important documents, clothes and other necessities. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)

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USACE FED delivers mission support in Operation Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 (UFS25)

Michael Passmore, Chief of Security, Plans, and Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, spearheaded FED’s participation in Operation Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 (UFS25) held from Aug. 18-28, 2025, at Camp Humphreys and Camp Carroll in South Korea. UFS25 integrated live, virtual and field-based training, with a primary objective of refining the combined, joint, multi-domain and interagency operating environment. FED is a supportive component in USFK’s operational readiness to support the U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) forces in potential wartime contingencies. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)

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Every Jump Matters: 31st RQS enhances rescue readiness at Yokota

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Aug. 27, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, jumps off a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, above Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The squadron spent a week conducting a routine free-fall parachute training to stay current on their parachute certifications, ensuring they remain ready for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

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USACE FED delivers mission support in Operation Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 (UFS25)

Sgt. 1st Class Carmine Moon, Eighth Army protection directorate CBRN non-commissioned officer in charge. , (pictured with Maj. Hyung B. Oh, Design and Construction Agent & Security, Plans, and Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District conducted the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN defense) training with the USACE FED Emergency Essential Civilians (EECs) and Mission Essential Civilians (MECs) employees Aug. 26, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. She emphasized it is “vital that, MECs, and civilians engage in this training because emergencies don’t discriminate by job title.” (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)

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