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39th AS simulates airdrops and transports cargo for VS26

SAIPAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (June 29, 2026) — U.S. Air Force service members prepare to refuel a C-130J Super Hercules at Saipan International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands, June 29, 2026, in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, land at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026. The test aircraft arrival supported the Department of War's effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific and prepared Kadena personnel and the local community for the F-15EX's arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
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A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling en route to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026. The test aircraft arrival supported the Department of War's effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific and prepare Kadena personnel and the local community for the F-15EX’s arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2026. The aircraft are traveling to Kadena Air Base for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners, supporting preparations for the permanent arrival of F-15EX aircraft at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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George Washington Conducts Sinking Exercise during Valiant Shield 2026

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 25, 2026) — An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, readies for takeoff on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The exercise targeted the former amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship USS Juneau – which saw action in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm before decommissioning in 2008 - more than 40 nautical miles off the coast of Guam, and brought together air, surface, and subsurface assets in coordinated strikes, allowing crews to sharpen critical skills in weapons employment and target engagement under realistic conditions that no simulator can fully replicate. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo illustrator by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas Quezada)
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Multilateral, Joint Forces execute sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 27, 2026) — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine fires a torpedo at the decommissioned USS Juneau in support of a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The exercise targeted the former amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship USS Juneau – which saw action in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm before decommissioning in 2008 - more than 200 nautical miles off the coast of Guam, and brought together air, surface, and subsurface assets in coordinated strikes, allowing crews to sharpen critical skills in weapons employment and target engagement under realistic conditions that no simulator can fully replicate. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Vilardi)
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An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The exercise targeted the former amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship USS Juneau – which saw action in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm before decommissioning in 2008 - more than 40 nautical miles off the coast of Guam, and brought together air, surface, and subsurface assets in coordinated strikes, allowing crews to sharpen critical skills in weapons employment and target engagement under realistic conditions that no simulator can fully replicate. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow U.S. Pacific Command the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jack D. Barnell)
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine fires a torpedo at the decommissioned USS Juneau in support of a live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Valiant Shield 2026 while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The exercise targeted the former amphibious transport dock (LPD) ship USS Juneau – which saw action in the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm before decommissioning in 2008 - more than 200 nautical miles off the coast of Guam, and brought together air, surface, and subsurface assets in coordinated strikes, allowing crews to sharpen critical skills in weapons employment and target engagement under realistic conditions that no simulator can fully replicate. Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anthony Vilardi)
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B-2 Spirit soars in the Indo-Pacific for Exercise Valiant Shield 2026

GUAM (June 27, 2026) — A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and an F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron participate in a live-fire sinking exercise as part of Valiant Shield 2026 over the Philippine Sea, June 27, 2026. The B-2 conducted a live-fire strike of a maritime vessel in the Pacific utilizing the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, showcasing the Joint Force’s capacity for simultaneous global operations while underscoring U.S. commitment to regional security and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Blake Wiles)
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B-2 Spirit soars into the Pacific for Exercise Valiant Shield 2026

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (June 27, 2026) — A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft is parked on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in support of Valiant Shield, June 27, 2026. The B-2 flew into the Mariana Island Range Complex to successfully employ the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile and demonstrated flexibility across the globe and hold maritime vessels at risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)
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U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine marines assigned to 4th Marine Brigade, pose for a photograph after conducting a simulated NMESIS firing mission during KAMANDAG 10 at Calayan, Philippines, June 25, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim)
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Armando Netzahuatl, a combat engineer assigned to 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, secures key terrain in support of Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System firing mission during KAMANDAG 10 at Calayan, Philippines, June 25, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. Netzahuatl is from New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim)
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From left, a Mobile Command Vehicle, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System and a Marine Air Defense Integrated System, all assigned to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a simulated NMESIS firing mission during KAMANDAG 10 at Calayan, Philippines, June 25, 2026. KAMANDAG 10 is a multi-domain, joint, and combined exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States military focused on enhancing maritime security, interoperability, contested logistics, and combined readiness throughout the Philippine archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. John Kim)
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A U.S. Air Force C-130 sourced by the Washington National Guard lands on Angaur Airstrip, Palau, June 25, 2026 as part of exercise Alupang ACE. Conducted under Exercise Valiant Shield, the collaboration between the Government of Palau, the U.S. Embassy, the Washington and the Guam National Guards demonstrated both the expeditionary sustainment capabilities of the Joint Force and the commitment of our Allies and Partners toward a free and open Indo-Pacific. Photo by Tech Sgt. Christian Brecht.
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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Soonafai Seloti, Forward Support Company 411th Engineer Battalion, 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command, connects the fuel hose of a U.S. Army Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, June 22, 2026, at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, as part of exercise Valiant Shield 2026. This is the 11th iteration of exercise Valiant Shield, which began in 2006 as a unilateral U.S. exercise, and has now evolved with demands of the security environment, incorporating new technology and strategies to further enhance the lethality of the joint fighting force. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Scott)
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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Soonafai Seloti, Forward Support Company 411th Engineer Battalion, 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command, prepares to connect the fuel hose of a U.S. Army Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, June 22, 2026, at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, as part of exercise Valiant Shield 2026 (VS26). Joint exercises such as VS26 allow the USPACOM joint force the opportunity to integrate the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Scott)
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317 AW concludes Valiant Shield 2026

U.S. service members board a C-130J Super Hercules at Ngeaur Island, Palau, June 25, 2026, in support of VALIANT SHIELD 2026. Exercises like VALIANT SHIELD allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Schellenberg)
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Maj. Gen. Patrick A. Teague, right center, U.S. Pacific Command acting director for strategic planning and policy, J5, and Maj. Gen. Rommel Rosalejos Cordova, left center, deputy chief of staff for plans, J5, Armed Forces of the Philippines, pose for a photo with staff from USPACOM and the AFP during a Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board Executive Committee meeting at the USPACOM headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, June 24, 2026. USPACOM 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.
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Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. J. S. Davis, right, commander, Combined Forces Air Component Command for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 addresses the crowd during the opening press conference for RIMPAC held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 24. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)
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Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. In-ho Kim, right, commander, Combined Forces Maritime Component, speaks during the opening press conference for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 24. Thirty nations, over 30 surface ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)
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