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BANGKOK, Thailand

Members of a U.S. military Joint Engineer Response team assess damage and structural integrity after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. U.S. military engineers, who have expertise in structural security, worked alongside Thai military counterparts and first responders in conducting complex search and rescue operations and emergency excavation to locate survivors. The Joint Engineer Response Team providing disaster response consisted of experts from the U.S. Navy, the Marine Corps, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Servicemembers arrived in Thailand between the 28th and 30th of March to deliver critical aid and support to Thai Allies in the Indo-Pacific and began to retrograde on April 4. (Courtesy Photo) Share

BANGKOK, Thailand

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28, 2025. More than 100 U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy servicemembers from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deployed to Thailand March 28 to April 4 to assist Thai military and first responders in search and rescue efforts. Consistent training and exercises with Allies and partners ensure USINDOPACOM forces are capable and ready to rapidly respond to disasters and humanitarian crises throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher) Share

HONOLULU, Hawaii

Members of the U.S Army War College Joint Warfighting Program visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, April 7, 2025. Graduates of the Joint Warfighting Program expand their skills as critical thinkers and complex problem solvers, increasing lethality across the joint force. 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) Share

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BANGKOK, Thailand (March 30, 2025) — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighboring countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and it's neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

BANGKOK

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command military personnel continue to work alongside Thai military and first responders near the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok, which fell after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake affected Thailand and its neighbor countries on March 28, 2025. Disaster emergencies, both natural and man-made, remain an ever-present threat to life, security, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific. The United States providing humanitarian assistance to our Thai allies saves lives, alleviates suffering during crises and fosters stability across the region. (Courtesy photo) Share

TUY HOA, Vietnam

The Pacific Partnership 2019 team poses for a group photo with government leaders from Phu Yen Province during the closing ceremony in Vietnam to foster bonds of friendship and trust during Pacific Partnership 2019. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year, the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. Share

ANDAMAN SEA

The crew of Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Louisville hosts a group of Royal Thai Navy sailors led by Vice Adm. Chareonpol Koomrasi, Chief of Staff of the RTN Fleet, and Capt. Matt Jerbi, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7 during Exercise Guardian Sea. Guardian Sea is a U.S. Navy and RTN anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise is designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce procedures for tracking submarines in a variety of conditions. Share

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines

A Philippine Air Force UH-1 Huey, left, and a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, right, prepare for lift-off before a combat search and rescue training mission during Exercise Balikatan at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 2, 2019. Balikatan advances combined military modernization and capability development by working together and conducting combined training. The PAF servicemembers are with the 505th Search and Rescue Group. Share

GANGWON, Republic of Korea

GANGWON, Republic of Korea – A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew with 2-2 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, uses a Bambi bucket to drop water on the wildfire from the air in efforts to extinguish the blaze at Gangwon province, April 5. The effort is in partnership with Republic of Korea Army III Corps Command and other local agencies. (Courtesy photo by Republic of Korea Army Public Affairs) Share

CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia

Lt. Cmdr. Erika Schilling, left, and Lt. j.g. Natalie Spritzer teach a helping babies breathe class to local Chuukese women and girls during Pacific Partnership 2019. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year, the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. Share

KORAT ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE, Thailand

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, thanks Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing following the COPE Tiger 2019 closing ceremony at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 22, 2019. Throughout the two week exercise, the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai air force and Republic of Singapore air force flew a combined total of 776 sorties, executing air superiority, command and control, close air support, interdiction, electronic warfare, tactical airlift, and airborne command and control mission sets. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shigeru Aihata, right, a 6th Air Defense Missile Group supply management section chief, prepare to receive the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top JASDF and U.S. Air Force member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. Share

TSUIKI AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, move light carts to the flightline at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Approximately 85 Airmen and six F-16 Fighting Falcons flew to Tsuiki to participate in an aviation training relocation with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Share

SURABAYA, Indonesia

Cmdr. Randolph Reed, Submarine Group 7 Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Exercises & Engagement, gives a brief to members of the Indonesian Navy during U.S.-Indonesia staff talks in Surabaya, Indonesia. During the staff talks, headed by Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, personnel from both nations will exchange best practices on submarine force tactics and crisis response. Share

YAMADA SUB BASE, Japan

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Shimizu, left, a 37th Surveillance Squadron radar maintenance technician, looks at a Japanese phrase book with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Tatum’s, a 35th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, during a bilateral exchange program at Yamada Sub Base, Yamada Town, Japan, Oct. 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force members from various career fields stayed with their JASDF counterparts to better integrate with each other. Participants obtained a deeper understanding of cultural differences among themselves and learned to perform tasks together, ensuring fluid mission execution in the future. Share

SAN DIEGO, California

3rd Fleet hosts ROK Joint Chiefs chairman, strengthens partnership (Oct. 23, 2018) - Capt. Rich LeBron, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), describes flight deck capabilities to Republic of Korea Army Gen. Park Han-ki, chairman of the ROK Joint Chief of Staff, during a ship’s tour in conjunction with a visit to the area hosted by Vice Adm. John Alexander, commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet. Share

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan

Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, salutes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Sailors as he is whistled aboard JS Seiryu (SS-509), prior to going underway aboard the Japanese submarine. The familiarity cruise is to reinforce the submarine group's commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance. Share