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HWAJINRI BEACH, Republic of South Korea

Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a simulated amphibious assault during Ssang Young 23. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Alliance, Ssang Young 2023 strengthens the Alliance through bilateral, joint training, contributing toward the ROK’s combined defense of the Korean Peninsula and increasing the readiness of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Share

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

Maj. Gen. John Klein, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, receives joint inspection training from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron, during a unit immersion Mar. 24, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Klein, along with Freeman visited 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing units throughout the Pacific to see how they're advancing Rapid Global Mobility to become the Next Generation Air Mobility Operations Wing. Share

YOKOSUKA, Japan

Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman, Chief of Naval Personnel, addresses Sailors at an all-hands call on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in-port Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 4. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Share

EAST CHINA SEA

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Asagiri-class destroyer JS Umigiri (DD 158), Republic of Korea (ROK) Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992), Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin-class destroyers ROKS Dae Jo young (DDH 977) and ROKS Choi Young (DDH 981), So Yang-class fast combat support ship ROKS So Yang (AOE 51), and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a trilateral photo exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a trilateral maritime exercise with the ROK Navy and JMSDF in the U.S. 7th Fleet are of operations. 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. Share

EAST CHINA SEA

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-Shin-class destroyers ROKS Dae Jo young (DDH 977) and ROKS Choi Young (DDH 981) steam in formation with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a trilateral photo exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a trilateral maritime exercise with the ROK Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in the U.S. 7th Fleet are of operations. 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. Share

CAMP HENRY, South Korea

Army Reserve augmentees who supported Headquarters, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, during the Freedom Shield 23 exercise display their Army Achievement Medal certificates with Col. Lisa Rennard, brigade commander, 403rd AFSB, following an awards ceremony at Camp Henry, South Korea, March 24. Share

CAMP ZAMA, Japan

USAJR hosts inaugural Women, Peace and Security Symposium Share

BUSAN, Republic of Korea

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11, visits the United Nations Memorial in Busan, Republic of Korea. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is in the U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 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. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Dual II with Software Upgrade (SWUP) is launched from the USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) off the coast of the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii as part of Flight Test Aegis Weapon System 31 Event 1a (FTM-31 E1a), March 30, 2023. The Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with the U. S. Navy, held the successful missile defense event that demonstrated the capability of a ballistic missile defense (BMD)-configured Aegis ship to detect, track, engage, and intercept a medium range ballistic missile target in the terminal phase of flight utilizing the SM-6 Dual II SWUP in a single salvo of two interceptors. Share

JOINT BASE ELMENDORFRICHARDSON, Alaska

A U.S. Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing conducts touch-and-gos during Landing Zone Safety Officer training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 23, 2023. LZSO training teaches Airmen to conduct airfield operations in austere environments lacking support such as an air traffic control tower or fixed flightline lights. Share

USS NIMITZ

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams in formation with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), Chungmugong Yi Sun-Sin-class multipurpose destroyer ROKS Choe Yeong (DDH 981), Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE 59), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a bilateral exercise. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting a bilateral maritime exercise with the ROKN in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 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. Share

SAN DIEGO, California

A graphic concept of quantum technology depicts two ships at sea in the background and a large, stylized molecule in the foreground. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s scientists and engineers are leading quantum research, collaboration, and training among warfare centers. Share

SULU SEA

The Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), front, sails with the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) in the Sulu Sea, May 20, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. The U.S. Coast Guard has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 150 years, and the service is increasing efforts through targeted bilateral patrols with our national security cutters, fast response cutters, and other activities conducted in support of maritime missions to enhance our regional partnerships. (Courtesy photo) Share

SULU SEA

The Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), middle, sails with Philippine Coast Guard Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), top, in the Sulu Sea, May 20, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. The U.S. Coast Guard has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 150 years, and the service is increasing efforts through targeted bilateral patrols with our national security cutters, fast response cutters, and other activities conducted in support of maritime missions to enhance our regional partnerships. (Courtesy photo) Share

SULU SEA

The Philippine Navy’s Gregorio del Pilar-class patrol ship BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), front left, the Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), middle, and Philippine Coast Guard Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) sail together in the Sulu Sea, May 20, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. The U.S. Coast Guard has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 150 years, and the service is increasing efforts through targeted bilateral patrols with our national security cutters, fast response cutters, and other activities conducted in support of maritime missions to enhance our regional partnerships. (Courtesy photo) Share

Langkawi, Malaysia

Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Richard Tretsven, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Second Class Marcus Cox pose for a photo in front of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 with an attendee at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 20, 2025. LIMA 25 is a biennial event that brings together industry stakeholders and government and military leaders from more than a dozen nations for a five-day event dedicated to the maritime and aerospace sectors for defense, civil and commercial applications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey) Share

Langkawi, Malaysia

U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force personnel watch as two F/A-18E Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 perform a fly-over at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 20, 2025. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 is in the U.S. 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. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey) Share

Langkawi, Malaysia

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chaz Burrows, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron programs flight chief, and Tech. Sgt. Kaylynn Staba, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, pose for a photo with attendees at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 20, 2025. The 36 Airlift Squadron maintains mission-ready C-130J aircrew to conduct a wide variety of mission sets; including theater airlift, special operations, and humanitarian aid throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey) Share

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 14, 2025) — An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the South China Sea, May 14, 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 Edward Jacome) Share

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines

U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Sgt. Ruben J. Duran, the company first sergeant of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 rides in a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during a Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations event, in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 near Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, May 5, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. Duran is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones) Share

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines

Australian Army soldiers with 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, maneuver to their objective during a Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations, in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 near Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, May 5, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine armed forces designed to strengthen the alliance, showcase the capable combined force, and demonstrate the commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Keegan Jones) Share

KATHMANDU, Nepal

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian Wolford, second from right, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Dean Thompson, U.S. ambassador to Nepal, greet officers with the Nepali Army during the 10th Anniversary Operation Sahayogi Haat Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Nepal Military Museum, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12, 2025. On April 25, 2015, Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, prompting the deployment of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific personnel as part of Joint Task Force 505 to provide humanitarian assistance during Operation SAHAYOGI HAAT. On May 12, 2015, a UH-1Y Huey helicopter, Vengeance 01, crashed while attempting to rescue wounded civilians, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals on board, including U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers: Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Hug, Sgt. Ward M. Johnson IV, Capt. Dustin R. Lukasiewicz, Cpl. Sara A. Medina, Capt. Christopher L. Norgen, Maj. Tapendra Rawal, Sgt. Eric M. Seaman, and Warrant Officer 1 Basanta Titara. Wolford is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) Share

NEPAL

Aerial photo of Nepal showing the conditions of the country after being impacted by two earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 7.0, May 12, 2015 during Operation Sahayogi Haat. JTF 505, along with other multinational forces and humanitarian relief organizations, provided aid to Nepal after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country April 25 and a 7.3 earthquake on May 12. At Nepal’s request, the U.S. government ordered JTF 505 to provide unique capabilities to assist the country. These are the final photos taken by Cpl. Sara A. Medina before a tragic helicopter crash on May 12, 2015. The helicopter went down during a mission to rescue wounded civilians in Nepal, resulting in the deaths of all on board. The victims included U.S. Marines, Nepalese soldiers and civilians: Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Hug, Sgt. Ward M. Johnson IV, Mr. Lok Bahadur Katawai Chhetri, Mrs. Sabitri Khadka Siwakotl, Mr. Yam Bahadur Khatri, Mr. Sain Dhoj Khatri, Mr. Dhruba Kumar KC, Capt. Dustin R. Lukasiewicz, Cpl. Sara A. Medina, Capt. Christopher L. Norgren, Maj. Tapendra Rawal, Sgt. Eric M. Seaman, and Warrant Officer 1 Basanta Titara. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sara Medina) Share

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OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], South Korea (May 17, 2025) — Participants of the Four Chaplain Memorial Run and Ruck trek through the Norwegian Foot March course at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2025. The NFM was first held in 1915 to test the physical stamina of soldiers in the Norwegian Army and prepare them for long marches in harsh conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams) Share