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MASS-2 recovers tactical vehicle in rain

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (April 23, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps MK36 wrecker with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing pulls a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2025. The training focused on recovering tactical vehicles in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

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Night Shoot | Marines participate in a Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (April 23, 2025) — U.S Marines aim at a target in a night shoot during a Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2025.  The Marines that participated in the CMC will earn an additional military occupational specialty and will go on to aid shooters that report to the rifle range for annual training. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diana Garcia)

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Balikatan 25: MRF – D 25.3, ADF conduct air insert into Rizal

RIZAL, Philippines (April 23, 2025) — Australian soldiers with 5th/7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment step off an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during an air insert from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, to Rizal in support of Exercise Balikatan 25, April 23, 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 Cpl. Keegan Jones)

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Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2025) — An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Blue Diamonds” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean, April 22, 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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Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 22, 2025) — A Sailor awaits confirmation to signal the seating of the catapult onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 22, 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 Carson Croom)

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31st MEU | Fast Rope Sustainment

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan (April 18, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-rope from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), during alternate insertion and extraction training on Landing Zone Swallow at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2025. The Marines conducted day and night alternate insertion and extraction training on land to enhance and sustain their ability to quickly insert onto a moving vessel. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

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ROK, US forces showcase airpower ahead of Freedom Flag 25-1

GWANGJU GWANG'YEOGSI [KWANGJU-KWANGYOKSHI], South Korea (April 18, 2025) — Republic of Korea and U.S. military aircraft fly in formation April 18, 2025. The aircraft will participate in Freedom Flag 25-1, a joint and bilateral military exercise between U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces that fosters trust, understanding and interoperability between Allied forces through challenging, realistic scenarios. From left in the front row: ROK FA-50, F-5, KF-15 Slam Eagle, U.S. F-35B Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon. From left in the back row: ROK KF-16, FA-50, F-5, F-15K, U.S. F-16 and ROK F-16. (Courtesy photo)

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B-1B Lancers arrive at Japan for BTF 25-2 Deployment

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (April 18, 2025) — A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and operate with allies and partners in joint and coalition exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

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Nimitz Conducts Flight Operations

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 17, 2025) — An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Fighting Redcocks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 and an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 fly in formation alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during VFA 22’s change of command ceremony in the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 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 Seaman Edward Jacome)

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Balikatan 25: 317th AW delivers varsity airlift to the Indo-Pacific

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (April 17, 2025) — A C-130J Super Hercules equipped with external fuel tanks, assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron, leaves for a Max Endurance Operation enroute to support Exercise Balikatan 25 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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B-1s train with ROKAF, conduct flyover

OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], South Korea (April 15, 2025) — Two U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers fly in formation with two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons and two Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs in airspace over the western region of ROK, April 16, 2025. The aircraft engaged in combined offensive and defensive counter air training together as part of a bilateral training event, reinforcing the strengthen tactics, techniques and procedures between the aircrew. (Photo courtesy of the Republic of Korea Air Force)

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31st MEU | Jungle Field Exercise

JAPAN (April 15, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Goetz, an infantry Marine with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/7, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security with an M4 carbine during a jungle field exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2025. The purpose of the field exercise was to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces in a jungle environment. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Goetz is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

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US Airmen deploy in support of first Bomber Task Force mission to Japan

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (April 15, 2025) — A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, kicking off Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 15, 2025. BTF missions allow the U.S. to maintain a strong, credible strategic bomber force that enhances the security and stability of Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

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U.S., Indian joint forces conduct large-scale amphibious landing drill during Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025

KAKINADA BEACH, India (April 11, 2025) — Indian Army soldiers from the 4/8 Gurkha Rifles Infantry Battalion, 91st Infantry Brigade, simulate securing a beach before a U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion launched from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) arrives during a large-scale amphibious landing drill as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph, at Kakinada Beach, Andhra Pradesh, India, April 11, 2025. Tiger Triumph is a joint and combined U.S.-India exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness and interoperability. Tiger Triumph enables U.S. and Indian armed forces to improve interoperability and bilateral, joint, and service readiness in the Indian Ocean region and beyond to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Irvin)

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USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducts flight operations in the Coral Sea

CORAL SEA (April 11, 2025) – Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Trevor Bailey, from Post Fall, Idaho, assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 communicates with the pilots of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during flight operations aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while underway in the Coral Sea, April 11, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook)

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Philippine and U.S. Soldiers Enhance Interoperability in Jungle Tracking Course

CAMP TECSON, Philippines (April 9, 2025) — Philippine Army Soldiers with the First Squat Regiment and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Light Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducted a jungle tracking course during Salaknib 2025, Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 9, 2025. Salaknib 2025 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Christopher Smith, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)

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Yokota in full bloom

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (April 8, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a training mission, April 8, 2025. The avenue opens for public viewing every spring in the base’s annual Sakura Festival, a tradition dating back to 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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CFAS Hosts Sasebo Fleet Friendship Day

NAGASAKI, Japan (April, 5, 2025) — A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 transits the Juliet Basin alongside the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kongo-class guided-missile destroyer JS Kongo (DDG 173) at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) in support of the Sasebo Fleet Friendship Day open-base event April 5, 2025. CFAS opened its main base complex to the public to celebrate the friendship and partnership between the U.S. Navy, Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), and the local Japanese community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kristen Yarber)

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U.S. and Indian Armies strengthen alliances during Tiger Triumph

VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh, India (April 4, 2025) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bayonet Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, and Indian Army Soldiers, under the command of Col. Yash Agrawal and assigned to the 4/8 Gurkha Rifles Infantry Battalion, 91st Infantry Brigade, conduct field evacuation training during Exercise Tiger Triumph near Visakhapatnam, India, April 4, 2025. Tiger Triumph is a joint and combined U.S.-India exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness, and interoperability. The exercise enables U.S. and Indian armed forces to improve interoperability and bilateral, joint, and service readiness in the Indian Ocean region and beyond to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy of Indian Army)

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U.S. and Indian Armies enhance combat readiness during Tiger Triumph

ANDHRA PRADESH, India (April 3, 2025) — A Soldier assigned to Bayonet Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, provides cover for an Indian Army Soldier, under the command of Col. Yash Agrawal, assigned to the 4/8 Gurkha Rifles Infantry Battalion, 91st Infantry Brigade, during Exercise Tiger Triumph near Visakhapatnam, India, April 3, 2025. Tiger Triumph is a joint and combined U.S.-India exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness and interoperability. Tiger Triumph enables U.S. and Indian armed forces to improve interoperability and bilateral, joint, and service readiness in the Indian Ocean region and beyond to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. James Tomlinson)

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