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India, U.S. Look at Ways to Grow Partnership to Protect Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III smiles at Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting at the Indian Defense Ministry in New Delhi, March 20, 2021.
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U.S., Japanese Leaders Agree Chinese Behavior Endangers Peace

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi in Tokyo. The two men discussed the situation in the Indo-Pacific and later participated in talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, March 16, 2021.
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CTF 73, JMSDF Work Together to Strengthen Logistics Interchangeability in Indo-Pacific

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Cory Eggers, left, replenishment officer with Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Lt. Cmdr. Shuzo Homma discuss naval ships in the COMLOG WESTPAC conference room.
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7th Fleet Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea

The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) conducts routine underway operations. Russell is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wade Costin)
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PACAF sends tailored contingent to support Aero India 2021

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Eric Reside, a 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron maintenance officer in charge, and Chief Master Sgt. Galen Scoble, a 34th EBS superintendent, stand by to welcome 34th EBS Airmen to India at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 1, 2021. Approximately 50 Airmen traveled from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to Bengaluru in support of the B-1B Lancer’s participation in Aero India 2021. Aero India is the largest trade show in the Indo-Pacific, attracting a large number of exhibitors from around the world, with a large number of Department of Defense leadership in attendance.
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Lightning strikes again onboard USS America

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (Reinforced) 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over the Philippine Sea, Jan. 30, 2021. Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) regularly conduct flight operations while underway to maintain their readiness to respond to contingencies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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C-130J Super Hercules refuels F-22 Raptors using Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 94th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron completes a hot refuel from a fuel bladder carried by a C-130J Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a Dynamic Force Employment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 22, 2020. DFE is an operational platform that allows our forces to be strategically predictable and operationally unpredictable. The U.S. Air Force is postured and ready to respond to crises and contingencies throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, contributing to regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda

01109-N-WI365-1324 INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2020) -- Fire Controlman 2nd Class Samuel Thomas puts a mark-38 25mm gun on safe after a pre-aim calibration live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56).
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CAG Change of Command

201106-N-ZF088-1014 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 6, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet takes off from the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Carrier Airwing (CVW) 5’s change-of-command ceremony Nov. 6, 2020. The Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Australia, India, Japan, and U.S. kick off exercise MALABAR 2021

In this file photo, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) sails in formation with ships from the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force while conducting replenishment-at-sea approaches (RASAPs) as part of Malabar 2020. Malabar is an India-led multinational exercise designed to enhance cooperation between Indian Navy (IN), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. maritime forces. Australian, Indian, Japanese and American maritime forces routinely operate together in the Indo-Pacific, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability.
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McCain conducts DLQs with Royal Australian Navy MH-60R

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Juan Vigil, from Las Vegas, sends off an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) as it takes off from the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during flight operations. McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15), the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
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Keen Sword 21

U.S. Navy ships assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group joined ships of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Escort Flotilla 1, Escort Flotilla 4, and the Royal Canadian Navy in formation during Keen Sword 21. Keen Sword is an example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-pacific region for more than 60 years. The relationships built and maintained during these events are critical to our shared capability to respond to contingencies at a moment’s notice.
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Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group

An F/A-18E assigned to the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) while conducting security and stability operations in the South China Sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the U.S. as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.
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U.S. Marines Complete Their Ninth Rotation in Australia

In this file photo, Marine Rotational Force Darwin. 3rd MLG provides III Marine Expeditionary force comprehensive logistics and combat service support for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
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SECNAV: Strengthening Partners, Allies Key to Stability in Indo-Pacific

Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite speaks with Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) during a visit to Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.
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USS Barry transits the Taiwan Strait

The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts routine operations in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers fulfill critical roles to forward-deployed naval forces, carrier strike groups, and regional partners and allies in supporting the security and the right of all nations to trade, to communicate, and to choose their destiny in a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Ronald Reagan CSG, maritime security operations in Indian Ocean

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), transits the Philippine Sea in preparation for a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers fulfill critical rolls to forward-deployed naval forces, Carrier Strike Group, and regional partners and allies in supporting the security and the right of all nations to trade, to communicate, and to choose their destiny in a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
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USS Ronald Reagan

Capt. Fred Goldhammer, prospective commanding officer, addresses the crew of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a change-of-command ceremony in the pilot house. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region
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Valiant Shield 2020: Joint force training to protect the Indo-Pacific

From left, USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), USS Comstock (LSD 45), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), USS Chicago (SSN 721), USS America (LHA 6), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Germantown (LSD 42), and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) steam in formation while E/A-18G Growlers and FA-18E Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, a P-8 Poseidon from Commander Task Force 72, and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and a B-1B Bomber fly over the formation in support of Valiant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.
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Destroyer Squadrons 7, 15 Train Together to Sharpen Sea Combat Commander Skills

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), left, the underway replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) break away from formation in support of Valiant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.
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