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USS Higgins Conducts Taiwan Strait Transit

(Oct. 20, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) conducts bilateral operations with the Royal Canadian Navy while transiting the Taiwan Strait, Oct. 20. Higgins 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 Communications Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Hale)
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KAMANDAG 8: 15th MEU Marines Convoy to Apurawan for Coastal Defense Exercise

(Oct. 20, 2024) U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, emplace M777 towed 155 mm howitzers in firing positions at a simulated coastal defense site during exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Apurawan Beach, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 20, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Agostini)
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First F-35 lands aboard JS Kaga

(Oct. 20 2024) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft, flown by a test pilot from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23), lands aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20, 2024, off the southern coast of California. The short takeoff and vertical landing variant of the 5th generation aircraft and an integrated test team are aboard the ship to conduct developmental test to certify modifications to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s largest vessel. Data that testers gather during these sea trials will be analyzed and eventually inform decisions to enhance the capabilities of the Maritime Self-Defense Force as well as contribute to improved interoperability between Japan and the U.S. Japan is an F-35 Joint Program Office foreign military sales customer planning to buy 42 F-35Bs.
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KAMANDAG 8: MRF-SEA, Philippine Marines, JGSDF conduct HADR Demonstration

(Oct. 20, 2024) Philippine Marines with 4th Marine Brigade and service members of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct an amphibious insertion of medical personnel as part of a humanitarian aid and disaster relief demonstration during KAMANDAG 8 at Camp Cape Bojeador, Burgos, Philippines, Oct. 20, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, JGSDF, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)
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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

(Oct. 20, 2024) U.S. Air Force Airmen, all loadmasters from Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)
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KAMANDAG 8: 15th MEU Snipers Compete with ROK, Philippine Forces

(Oct. 19, 2024) A Republic of Korea Marine fires his weapon during a sniper competition with Philippine armed forces and U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 19, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)
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USS George Washington Steams in the Pacific Ocean

(Oct. 18, 2024) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) steams in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 18, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Geoffrey L. Ottinger)
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Keen Sword 25 | 3/12 Marines arrive in JASDF Kenebetsu Air Base

(Oct. 18, 2024) U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, unload an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from a KC-130J Super Hercules in preparation for Keen Sword 25 at Japan Air Self –Defense Force Kenebetsu Air Base, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 18, 2024. KS25 is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)
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USS Howard conducts a maneuvering exercise during Sama Sama 2024

(Oct. 16, 2024) U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Ronnie Gonzalez, from West Covina, California, left, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Diquan Anderson, from Cameron, North Carolina, conduct flight quarters aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) in preparation for a maneuvering exercise in the South China Sea as part of Sama Sama 2024, Oct. 16, 2024. Sama Sama is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Philippines and the United States with participants from Australia, Canada, France and Japan, designed to promote regional security, cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban)
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KAMANDAG 8: U.S., Philippine Marines, JGSDF; Small Boat SMEE

(Oct. 16, 2024) U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, Philippine Marines with 4th Marine Brigade, members of the Philippine Bureau of Fire Protection, and service members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct small boat practical application during KAMANDAG 8 at Camp Cape Bojeador, Burgos, Philippines, Oct. 16, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. MRF-SEA is a rotational unit derived from elements of I Marine Expeditionary Force executing a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific operational model that involves training events and exchanges with partner military subject matter experts, promotes security goals with Allied and partner nations, and ensures a persistent I MEF presence west of the International Date Line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shaina Jupiter)
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Legacy of partnership: 25th FS hosts Buddy Squadron 25-1

(Oct. 16, 2024) A Republic of Korea Air Force FA-50 Golden Eagle, right, and KA-1 Woongbi, left, assigned to the ROKAF 8th Fighter Wing train with an A-10 Thunderbolt II, center, assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron during a Buddy Squadron 25-1 flight over Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 16, 2024. The purpose of the semi-annual event is to integrate U.S. Air Force and ROKAF units so that they can seamlessly collaborate if ever needed to defend the peninsula and “Fight Tonight.” (Courtesy Photo)
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Canada, Philippines and U.S conduct a maneuvering exercise during Sama Sama 2024

(Oct. 16, 2024) U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83), the Philippine Navy’s first-in-class frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150), the Royal Canadian Navy’s CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, and Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH-331) conduct a maneuvering exercise in the South China Sea during Sama Sama 2024, Oct. 16, 2024. Sama Sama is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Philippines and the United States with participants from Australia, Canada, France and Japan, designed to promote regional security, cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brenden Dalrymple)
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Arctic Angels Jump Back Into Alaska for Arctic Aloha 2024

(Oct. 15, 24) U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, moves towards their objective on Malamute Drop Zone in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska for Arctic Aloha Oct. 15, 2024. Whether working in Alaska, the Indo-Pacific or around the globe, the division constantly trains alongside partners from the joint force, increasing interoperability and improving the ability to project combat credible forces across the Indo-Pacific.. (U.S. Army B-Roll by Spc. Brandon Vasquez)
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Arctic Angels Jump Back Into Alaska for Arctic Aloha 2024

(Oct. 15, 2024) U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, descend from the sky onto Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska for Arctic Aloha Oct. 15, 2024. Arctic Aloha, conducted alongside airmen and flight crews from the Air Force’s 15th, 62nd and 154th Wings, features airborne operations into two drop zones in Hawaii and Alaska, is a chance to increase interoperability while projecting a combat credible force, and gives 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) paratroopers experience jumping into varied terrain, all key capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific (U.S. Army B-Roll by Spc. Brandon Vasquez)
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Joint force delivers air support in Alaska during JPMRC 25-01

(Oct. 15, 2024) U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade, 11th Airborne Division rush out of a Royal Australian C-17 Globemaster III during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01, flying over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 15, 2024. The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) is the Army’s newest Combat Training Center (CTC) and generates readiness in the environments and conditions where our forces are most likely to operate in. JPMRC 25-01 includes training participants from across the U.S. Joint Force, and multinational Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)
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USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

(Oct. 15, 2024) An E/A-18G Growler, assigned to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, approaches a catapult before taking off on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 15, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)
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USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

(Oct. 15 2024) Sailors, assigned to air department’s crash and salvage division, stand watch on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, takes off while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 15, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)
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100th BN 442nd IN REGT at JPMRC

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (Jan. 2, 2025) — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, 322nd Civil Affairs Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command return fire while defending a forward operating base during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 25-01 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Oct. 11, 2024. The JPMRC is the Army’s newest Combat Training Center (CTC) and generates readiness in the environments and conditions where our forces are most likely to operate. The 100th Battalion, 422nd Infantry Regiment is the only infantry unit in the U.S. Army Reserve, and consists of companies based out of Hawaii, Washington State, American Samoa, Guam, and Saipan. #ArmyReserve #100thbattalion442infantryregiment #GoForBroke #PrideOfThePacific #lethality (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Scott)
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Boxer celebrates 249th Navy birthday

(Oct. 10, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) stand in formation spelling “NAVY 249!” for the 249th Navy birthday on the flight deck as the ship steams in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 13, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Normand Basque)
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USS George Washington Conducts Flight Operations

(Oct. 12, 2024) Aircraft sit on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 12, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)
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