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USINDOPACOM commander underscores U.S.-Thai defense partnership during Thailand visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with General Ukris Boontanondha, Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and other key leaders on January 24, 2026. 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. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USINDOPACOM commander underscores U.S.-Thai defense partnership during Thailand visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with U.S. Ambassador Sean K. O'Neill and key leaders of the Embassy team, on January 24, 2026. 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. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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Cold Weather Ski Training at North Wind 26

JAPAN (Jan. 23, 2026) — U.S. Army & Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers work on enhancing their skiing abilities during a cold-weather exercise at North Wind 26. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (Photo by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)

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USINDOPACOM commander reinforces U.S.-Singapore defense partnership during Singapore visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, tours the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute City alongside Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces on January 23, 2026. SAFTI City is the premier urban training facility in Singapore, one of the largest and most technologically advanced facilities of its kind. 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. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USINDOPACOM commander reinforces U.S.-Singapore defense partnership during Singapore visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, tours the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute City alongside Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces on January 23, 2026. SAFTI City is the premier urban training facility in Singapore, one of the largest and most technologically advanced facilities of its kind. 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. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks with Airmen during a visit to the Airman Leadership School at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. Professional military education develops warfighters and leaders essential to sustaining deterrence through strength and defending Japan alongside allied forces.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal Berry II)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, addresses Airmen during an Enlisted All Call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. The engagement reinforced deterrence through strength by ensuring Airmen remain ready, resilient, and capable of executing the mission in defense of Kadena Air Base and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, taxis in an HH-60W Jolly Green II before being given an in-flight tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. The demonstration highlighted the 18th Wing’s advanced warfighting capabilities and commitment to rapid response in defense of Kadena Air Base and regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, taxis in an HH-60W Jolly Green II before being given an in-flight tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. The demonstration highlighted the 18th Wing’s advanced warfighting capabilities and commitment to rapid response in defense of Kadena Air Base and regional allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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2CAB Prepares for Apache Aerial Gunnery

SOUTH KOREA (Jan. 22, 2026) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK–U.S. Combined Division, prepare for Apache Aerial Gunnery at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Jan. 20–23, 2026. The demanding qualification certifies AH-64 Apache aircrews on the aircraft’s full weapons systems, testing weapons employment, crew coordination, and precision to ensure the ability to deliver accurate fires safely and effectively in complex operational environments. (U.S. Army photos by KCpl. GeonWoo Park)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to load onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Four C-130J Super Hercules conducted an airfield seizure and airdrop insertion of 106 paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, into the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 is a joint and bilateral arctic field training exercise designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities and enhance interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Osgard, a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J aircraft commander and mission commander for North Wind 26, operates a C-130J Super Hercules after executing a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 reinforced the ability of U.S. and Japanese forces to rapidly integrate, operate in austere cold-weather conditions, and execute complex joint missions in support of regional security and alliance readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, conducts a rear check after static line jumps during exercise North Wind 26 at the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 reinforced the ability of U.S. and Japanese forces to rapidly integrate, operate in austere cold-weather conditions, and execute complex joint missions in support of regional security and alliance readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to rig equipment during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Exercise North Wind 26 is a joint and bilateral arctic field training exercise designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities and enhance interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S., Japan refine arctic capabilities during exercise North Wind 26

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, prepare to load onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during exercise North Wind 26 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 22, 2026. Four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducted an airfield seizure and airdrop insertion of 106 paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, 2nd Brigade, into the Hokkaido Large-Scale Exercise Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Keeping it McCool

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen conduct a demolition demonstration with Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026. The display underscored deterrence through strength by showcasing the unit’s ability to neutralize threats and protect forces across Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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USINDOPACOM commander reinforces U.S.-Singapore defense partnership during Singapore visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visits the Ministry of Defence building to meet with Mr. Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Defence of Singapore, and Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces on January 22, 2026. 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. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USINDOPACOM commander reinforces U.S.-Singapore defense partnership during Singapore visit

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Defence of Singapore on January 22, 2026. 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. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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USS Theodore Roosevelt Conducts Nighttime Helicopter Operation

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2026) — Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Trey Treyeshine directs a MH-60S Seahawk assigned to HSM-4 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 21, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Holloway)

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