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Battle of Guadalcanal: 84th anniversary of Operation Watchtower

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Aug. 7, 2026) — U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 26 prepares for a ceremony commemorating the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2026. The ceremony serves to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was named Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Grant Schirmer)

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Philippines, U.S. Mark 75th Anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty, Reaffirm Alliance Commitment at 2026 Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center left, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, center right, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines co-chair the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

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Philippines, U.S. Mark 75th Anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty, Reaffirm Alliance Commitment at 2026 Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center left, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, center right, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines pose for a photo with leaders from the U.S. and the Philippines during the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

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Philippines, U.S. Mark 75th Anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty, Reaffirm Alliance Commitment at 2026 Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center left, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, center right, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines sign an 8-Star memo, approving guidance and an activities list for continued bilateral collaboration during the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

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Philippines, U.S. Mark 75th Anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty, Reaffirm Alliance Commitment at 2026 Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, speaks during the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

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Philippines, U.S. Mark 75th Anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty, Reaffirm Alliance Commitment at 2026 Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, speaks during the annual Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

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U.S. Pacific Command leader visits Vietnam to strengthen defense partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks join Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum, director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), during an alumni reunion for Vietnamese graduates of APCSS programs. APCSS alumni exchanged ideas, strengthened professional networks, and explored collaborative solutions to regional security challenges in Hanoi, Vietnam, Aug. 5, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, and deterring aggression. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Pacific Command leader visits Vietnam to strengthen defense partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, met with Vietnamese Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong in Hanoi, Vietnam, Aug. 5, 2026. The leaders discussed regional security priorities, defense cooperation initiatives and ways to expand military-to-military engagement between the two nations. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Pacific Command leader visits Vietnam to strengthen defense partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, met with General Secretary and President To Lam in Hanoi, Vietnam, Aug. 5, 2026. The leaders discussed advancing the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including on security and defense cooperation. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Pacific Command leader visits Vietnam to strengthen defense partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, spoke to students at the Le Quy Don Technical University in Hanoi, Vietnam, Aug. 5, 2026. US PACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression. (Courtesy photo)

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