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EOD members conduct fast-rope ops onto USS Nimitz in South China Sea

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2025) — Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 fast-rope out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 11, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)

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Activated Reserve Marines Conduct MOUT Training during Korea Viper 25.4

POHANG, South Korea (May 10, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric Solano, an infantry rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, conducts room clearings as a part of military operations in urban terrain training during Korea Viper 25.4 at Pohang, South Korea, May 10, 2025. Korea Viper is a recurring exercise series that demonstrates the Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a singular, unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the two allies. Solano is a native of Nevada. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

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Respect the Past, Forge the Future: Air Power Days Returns to Osan

An A-10 weapons demonstration highlights munitions loading and arming procedures during Osan Air Power Days 2025 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 10, 2025. The demonstration was part of the 51st Fighter Wing’s public air show showcasing U.S. and allied capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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F-35B Lightning IIs fly over Wake Island

WAKE ISLAND (May 10, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fly over Wake Island enroute to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 10, 2025. VMFA-211 joined VMFA-214 on the current Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in U.S. Pacific Command. (Courtesy photo)

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AT SEA (May, 8, 2025) - The first-in-class destroyer ROKS Gwangaeto the Great (DDH 971) and MH-60R Seahawk assigned to the "Blue Hawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 operate together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) May, 8, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high-profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and the Republic of Korea cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gavin Arnoldhendershot)

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AT SEA (May, 8, 2025) – The first-in-class destroyer ROKS Gwangaeto the Great (DDH 971), left, and the Chungmugong Yi Sunsin-class destroyer ROKS Dae Jo-yeong (DDH-977), right, sail in formation during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) May, 8, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high-profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and the Republic of Korea cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gavin Arnoldhendershot)

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U.S. Army Privates First Class Jay Rideb, left, and Willie Aguilar, assigned to the 1224th Engineer Support Company, Guam National Guard, renovate a prenatal and neonatal resource center during Annual Training, Guam, May 9, 2025. Rideb and Aguilar were the Honor Graduate and Distinguished Honor Graduate of their respective Advanced Individual Training schools in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins the National Defense University Capstone 25-3 Fellows for a group photo at the USINDPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, May 9, 2025. 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 content. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

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Philippine and U.S. government and military representatives furl the Balikatan flag during the closing ceremony to conclude Exercise Balikatan 25 at Camp Aguinaldo, Manila, Philippines, May 9, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erica S. Padgett)

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AT SEA (May, 8, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), left, and the Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi-I (DDG-992), right, sail together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) May, 8, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high-profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and the Republic of Korea cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 3rd Class Seth Evans)

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DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (May, 7, 2025) - Republic of Korea (ROK) Army 23rd Security Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Sangjin Lim, center, tours the forecastle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) during the in-port period of Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX), May 7, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and ROK cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gavin Arnold Hendershot)

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DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (May 7, 2025) - Republic of Korea (ROK) Army service members receive a tour of the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) during the in-port period of Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX), May 7, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and ROK cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gavin Arnold Hendershot)

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Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colby Delia, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, prepares to hot-pit refuel a B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, after landing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. BTF missions provide opportunities to train and work with U.S. Allies and partners in joint and combined operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron perform a hot-pit refuel on a B-1B Lancer after completing a mission during Bomber Task Force 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. Hot pit refueling capabilities showcase innovation and mission readiness by allowing the aircraft to refuel without stopping their engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyaw Sibia, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, prepares to perform post flight maintenance on a B-1B Lancer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, May 7, 2025. U.S. Air Force BTF missions regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with Allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct strategic assets across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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Behind the Bomber: The team driving operational success

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Olivia Ward, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chief, performs post flight maintenance on a B-1B Lancer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, May 7, 2025. Strategic bomber task force missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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BH 25-2: 18th CES ensures readiness through rapid response and inspection

A U.S. Air Force front end loader from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts Mass Mechanical Clearance sweeps on a simulated damaged airfield during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. The airfield damage assessment focused on thorough inspections by driving along the runways and taxiways, systematically scanning for signs of structural damage, debris and potential explosive hazards that could compromise aircraft operations or personnel safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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BH 25-2: 18th CES ensures readiness through rapid response and inspection

U.S. Air Force front end loaders assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct mass mechanical clearance sweeps on a simulated damaged airfield during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians employed MMC, a subset of Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery, as a proactive training scenario designed to develop loader skills, as well as refine runway clearing tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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BH 25-2: 18th CES ensures readiness through rapid response and inspection

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pick up simulated bomblets during a Rapid Explosive Hazard Mitigation training exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. EOD professionals assessed airfield damages demonstrating their ability to identify unexploded ordnance, evaluate structural integrity and coordinate safe clearance procedures to restore operational capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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Papua New Guinea hosts the USINDOPACOM and Australian Defence Force Indo-Pacific health security alliance event

Papua New Guinea Defence Force Lt. Col Peter Kaminiel, PNGDF Director of Health Services, gives a speech at the closing ceremony upon joining the Indo-Pacific health security alliance in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 8, 2025. IPHSA aims to foster partnerships, counter harmful influences and enhance readiness, contributing to peace, security and prosperity in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Austin Riel)

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