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Nimitz Sailors Conduct Flight Operations

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 25, 2025) — U.S. Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94, for launch on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 25, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the 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 Apprentice Frankie M. Guage)

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Abraham Lincoln conducts flight operations

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2025) — An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Nov. 23, 2025. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)

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Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA

ABURATSU, Japan (Nov. 22, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams board an MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine countermeasures squadron 15 (HM-15) to conduct helicopter casting training during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA near Aburatsu, Japan, Nov. 22, 2025. MINEX 3JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Cox).

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Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA

ABURATSU, Japan (Nov. 22, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 counter a simulated floating mine during Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA, Nov. 22, 2025. MINEX 3JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Cox).

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Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA

ABURATSU, Japan (Nov. 22, 2025) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) Company 9-3 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams jump from an MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine countermeasures squadron 15 (HM-15) during a helicopter casting exercise as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 3JA, Nov. 22, 2025. MINEX 3JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Cox).

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A maintainer assigned to the 51st Maintenance Group operating location marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron after arriving at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. The aircraft are part of a larger force posture shift designed to enhance readiness and sortie generation capabilities for the 51st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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35th FS aircraft join Team Osan for Super Squadron Phase II

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron park after arriving at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. The aircraft are part of a larger force posture shift designed to enhance readiness and sortie generation capabilities for the 51st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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35th FS aircraft join Team Osan for Super Squadron Phase II

Maintainers assigned to the 51st Maintenance Group operating location perform postflight checks on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron after arriving at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. The aircraft are part of a larger force posture shift designed to enhance readiness and sortie generation capabilities for the 51st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylir Meyer)

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Pantons depart Kunsan for Super Squadron Phase 2

KUNSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA (Nov. 21, 2025) — Three U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron depart for the Super Squadron Phase 2 test at Osan Air Base in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2025. The 8th Fighter Wing will continue to defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight north honoring the Wolf Pack heritage and rich history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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C CO 4-9 Infantry Conducts Live Fire Exercise at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex

SOUTH KOREA (Nov. 20, 2025) — The weapons squad from C Co. 4-9 Infantry engages designated targets during a platoon live fire exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea. Sustained and accurate fires allow the platoon to suppress and destroy enemy enabling maneuverability on the battlefield.

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Champion Brigade Wet Gap Crossing

NAMHAN RIVER, South Korea (Nov. 20, 2025) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 814th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, 2d Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, construct a floating bridge during a wet gap crossing exercise, Nov. 20, 2025, near Namhan River site, South Korea. Working in full partnership with ROK engineers strengthened combined lethality and reaffirmed the Alliance’s commitment to mutual defense. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mark Bowman)

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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

Members of the 18th Wing leadership team secure the tire of the nose landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20. The KC-135 supports various aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region by providing critical refueling capabilities, enhancing their capability to accomplish their mission by projecting decisive airpower to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit leadership observes 18th Wing leadership removing a tire from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. The KC-135 supports various aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region by providing critical refueling capabilities, enhancing their capability to accomplish their mission by projecting decisive airpower to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Farwell, center, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, and the 18th Wing leadership team conduct a water intrusion check on the nose landing gear of a KC-135 assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. The KC-135 supports various aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region by providing critical refueling capabilities, enhancing their capability to accomplish their mission by projecting decisive airpower to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabrielle Gober, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, greases an axle of the nose landing gear of a KC-135 assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20. This is a required step during every inspection performed every 60 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, conducts a water intrusion check on the nose landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. Water intrusion checks are a required step during every home station check inspection, which is performed every 60 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, left, 18th Wing command chief presents a coin to Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pueschel, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, with Airmen from the 909th AMU present at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower while being a forward-staging base that promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 311th Military Intelligence Battalion, 500th Military Intelligence Brigade–Theater, conduct mock interrogations to train during Exercise Vigilant Pacific (VIGPAC) at Gallipoli Barracks in Queensland, Australia, Nov. 10-20, 2025. VIGPAC is an annual combined human intelligence and counterintelligence exercise designed to strengthen information sharing and interoperability among Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence partners. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Banks)

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USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, Nov. 20, 2025. Operation Deep Freeze is a joint service, inter-agency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum)

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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

Airmen from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Wing leadership observe an airman getting coined at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. During their visit to the 909 AMU, the 18th Wing leadership team coined seven airmen from the 909th AMU for their outstanding and unceasing work in maintaining the aircraft that keep us in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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