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  • Flight Quarters aboard USS Blue Ridge

    Feb 23 2026
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    SAGAIMI WAN (Feb. 19, 2026) – Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Bryce Houck communicates to the pilots of a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during flight quarters aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Sagaimi Wan, Feb. 19, 2026. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Del Rio)

  • 11th Airborne Division Soldiers Engage OPFOR During JPMRC

    Feb 23 2026
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    ALASKA (Feb. 22, 2026) — A U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Air Assault), 11th Airborne Division positions himself with a FGM-148 Javelin simulated opposing force during Joint Pacific Multi-National Readiness Center 26-02 on the Yukon Training, Alaska Feb. 22, 2026. The 11th Airborne Division is setting the standard for Arctic readiness, demonstrating the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in this challenging environment.

  • USS Tripoli Conducts Live Fire Evolution

    Feb 20 2026
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    U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 15, 2026) — Sailors fire M4 rifles during a live fire evolution aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Feb. 15, 2026. Tripoli is underway 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 3rd Class Colten Bradley)

  • 31st MEU | VBSS night operations

    Feb 19 2026
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    PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb.6, 2026) — U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, breach a simulated point of entry during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operation aboard the landing dock transport ship, USS San Diego (LPD 22) in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 6, 2026. VBSS is part of maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or seize vessels of interest in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maksim Masloboev)

  • USS Tripoli Conducts Flight Quarters

    Feb 18 2026
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    U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 17, 2026) — An MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight quarters, Feb. 17, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway 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, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colten Bradley)

  • Australia, Philippines, and U.S. Conduct a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity

    Feb 16 2026
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    SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 16, 2026) — From left, Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (FFH 156), Philippine Coast Guard Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV 9701), U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) and Philippine Navy Jose Miguel Malvar-class guided-missile frigate BRP Diego Silang (FFG 07) sail in formation during the Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, Feb. 16, 2026. The U.S. Navy routinely operates with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partners and allies through MCAs to continually develop, exercise and enhance multi-domain tactical interoperability to uphold peace and security in the region. Dewey is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz)

  • USS Tripoli Refuels USS Rafael Peralta At Sea

    Feb 12 2026
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    U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 10, 2026) — U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) receives fuel from America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)

  • USS Tripoli Conducts Flight Operations

    Feb 10 2026
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    SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 5, 2026) — Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Jaime Martinez directs the landing of multiple F-35B Lighting IIs, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, during flight operations aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 5, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unfree and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Conde)

  • 2-2 AHB Conducts Combined Night Air Assault Training

    Feb 06 2026
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    SUNGNAM, South Korea (Feb. 2, 2026) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK–U.S. Combined Division, alongside U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha and Republic of Korea Special Operations Forces, conduct combined air assault operations during day and night training, Feb. 2, 2026. The training enhances interoperability, mission command, and rapid force projection capabilities, strengthening combined readiness across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Army photo by Richard Kim)

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Ship to Shore Operations Aboard USS Boxer

    Feb 06 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 5, 2026) — U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 48 with Assault Craft Unit 5, disembarks Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during ship-to-shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 5, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart)

  • USS Tripoli Conducts Flight Operations

    Feb 05 2026
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    SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN (Feb. 4, 2026) — A CH-53 Super Stallion attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 lands on the flight deck of the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight operations Feb. 4, 2026. Tripoli is 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 3rd Class Paul LeClair)

  • Sentry Aloha 26-1

    Feb 04 2026
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    HAWAII (Jan. 27, 2026) — A U.S. Air National Guard F-22 Raptor assigned to the 154th Wing takes flight during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 27, 2026. The training demonstrates the 154th Wing’s capability to lead large-force employment exercises, reinforcing the Guard's position as a vital component of the nation's operational force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct a Mock Ship to Ship Refuel Aboard USS Comstock

    Feb 04 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2026) — Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) departs from Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) after a mock ship to ship refuel operation in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 30, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Replenishment at Sea Aboard USS Comstock

    Feb 04 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2026) — Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201), left, refuels Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) during a replenishment at sea operation in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 31, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)

  • Practice makes perfect: 909th ARS refuels F-16Cs and F-35As

    Feb 03 2026
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    OKINAWA, JAPAN (Jan. 29, 2026) — A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 29, 2026. The F-16C is a highly maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that provides air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack capabilities in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

  • VMM-268 complete long-range MV-22B flight operations during MCCRE

    Jan 30 2026
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    HAWAII (Jan. 27, 2026) — A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, flies alongside a KC-130J assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 during a flight over the Pacific Ocean, Jan 27, 2026. VMM-268 and VMM-363, supported by VMGR‑153, demonstrated long‑range MV‑22B capabilities during pre‑deployment training, reinforcing aviation readiness and validating required tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

  • Aerial Insertion Training Exercise at North Wind 2

    Jan 29 2026
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    HOKKAIDO, JAPAN (Jan. 28, 2026) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, dismount a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter as part of an aerial insertion training exercise during North Wind 26 on Hokudai-en, in Hakkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. John Russell)

  • Squad Versus Squad at North Wind 26

    Jan 28 2026
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    JAPAN (Jan. 24, 2026) — U.S. Army Sgt. Zach Graves, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, patrols the woods as part of a squad movement under fire exercise for North Wind 26, at Hokudai-en in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Patrick Littleson)

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct F-35B Flight Operations

    Jan 28 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2026) — A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, initiates launch from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 27, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart

  • Cold Weather Ski Training at North Wind 26

    Jan 27 2026
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    JAPAN (Jan. 23, 2026) — U.S. Army & Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers work on enhancing their skiing abilities during a cold-weather exercise at North Wind 26. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (Photo by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)
 

 

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command gallery

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TUMON, Guam
Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero gives the opening remarks at the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives the keynote address at the Guam defense forum, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives the keynote address at the Guam defense forum, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero answer questions at the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TUMON, Guam
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero answer questions during the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
PORT Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, attends Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary Independence celebration in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 16, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, greets the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard detachment in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 15, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea
The groundbreaking ceremony for the landmark fuel storage facility marked a significant step forward in the U.S.-PNG partnership, highlighting the shared benefits of the U.S.-PNG Defense Cooperation Agreement and reaffirming both nations’ joint commitment to regional stability. USINDOPACOM remains steadfastly committed to enhancing stability throughout 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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U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25, Sept. 16. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate a shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki)
OSAKA, Japan
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, attends Expo 2025, Osaka, alongside U.S. Ambassador William E. Grayson, Commissioner General on September 13, 2025. During his visit he met with youth ambassadors, and visited American and ally pavilions which showcased technology, space exploration, education, culture, and entrepreneurship. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
OSAKA, Japan
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, attends Expo 2025, Osaka, alongside U.S. Ambassador William E. Grayson, Commissioner General on September 13,2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
TOKYO
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, signs the 8-Star Memo alongside Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces in Tokyo, Japan on September 11, 2025. USINDOPACOM 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
 

 

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KATHMANDU, Nepal
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, met with Hon. Bala Nanda Sharma, Nepal Minister for Foreign Affairs on Feb. 13, 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal. During the visit, discussions covered disaster preparedness, humanitarian assistance, and Nepal’s significant contributions to peacekeeping operations. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
KATHMANDU, Nepal
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, met with Hon. Bala Nanda Sharma, Nepal Minister for Foreign Affairs on Feb. 13, 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal. During the visit, discussions covered disaster preparedness, humanitarian assistance, and Nepal’s significant contributions to peacekeeping operations. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines
On February 13, 2026, U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Gen. Ronald P. Clark and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt expressed their appreciation for the dedicated Soldiers of the U.S. Army Rotational Forces Philippines during a gathering at Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation.
OKINAWA, Japan
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, forward deployed to 3rd Marine Division, 4th Marine Regiment as part of the unit deployment program, sprint to their security positions after unloading from an MV-22 Osprey while conducting a helicopter raid as part of a combined Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Ie-Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 27, 2026. The MCCRE is a formal evaluation of 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, and 3rd Marine Division's Headquarters Battalion to confirm combat readiness for each unit. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. John Simpson)
OKINAWA, Japan
Masaru Murai, director general of the Okinawa Defense Bureau, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian Wolford shake hands during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the renovations of the flight line on the training facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
OKINAWA, Japan
U.S. Marines and senior leaders assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific, officials of the Okinawa Defense Bureau, and local news reporters observe a KC-130J Super Hercules at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Marines and local news reporters observed and took pictures with the aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
OKINAWA, Japan
A KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, departs Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. The aircraft carrying U.S. Marines assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and officials from the Okinawa Defense Bureau departed the training facility after a ribbon cutting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
OKINAWA, Japan
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Erich Lamm, director of the Regional Contracting Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, answers questions from local news reporters after a ribbon cutting ceremony at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 15, 2025. Lamm answered questions about procuring contracts for the renovated flight line on the training facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
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U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 10, 2026) — U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) receives fuel from America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a replenishment at sea in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)
SINGAPORE
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Daniel Golden performs maintenance on an electrical panel aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), as part of ship repair and maintenance exercise at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 27, 2026. Ship repair and maintenance exercise is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. A testament to the excellent and longstanding defense relationship between Singapore and the U.S. is the agreement allowing U.S. Navy ships to transit in Singapore for logistics and maintenance requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Furnish)
SINGAPORE
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) is pier-side at Changi Naval Base as part of ship repair and maintenance exercise in Singapore, Jan. 28, 2026. Ship repair and maintenance exercise is designed to rehearse coordination and execution of ship damage repair from forward locations within the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening ties with the skilled workforce within allied and partner countries. A testament to the excellent and longstanding defense relationship between Singapore and the U.S. is the agreement allowing U.S. Navy ships to transit in Singapore for logistics and maintenance requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Ens. Ivan Pang)
SASEBO, Japan
Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD teams launch from the Uraga-class mine countermeasure vessel JS Bungo (MST-464) during unmanned underwater vehicle operations as part of Mine Warfare Exercise (MINEX) 1JA, Feb. 2, 2026. MINEX 1JA is part of a year-long series of bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mineman Chris Gonzales Bouton)

 

 

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