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Misawa Air Fest 2025

A K9 handler assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron performs a demonstration during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. The event showcased the professionalism and readiness of U.S. and Japanese forces, illustrating their bilateral commitment to peace, deterrence, and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Mitchell)

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Joint Base Charleston surveys Indo-Pacific operating locations ahead of 2026 exercise

Personnel from the 14th Airlift Squadron operate a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 15, 2025. Members from the 437th Airlift Wing and the 628th Air Base Wing completed the pre deployment site survey across various islands in the Indo-Pacific region from Sept. 9 to Sept. 21, 2025, in preparation for an upcoming exercise. (Courtesy Photo)

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Misawa Air Fest 2025

A U.S. Air Force member and an attendee pose for a photo during Air Fest 2025 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. The event served as a bridge between the military and the community, allowing families to meet those who serve and learn more about their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessel Fabara)

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Joint Base Charleston surveys Indo-Pacific operating locations ahead of 2026 exercise

A Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III is parked at Pago Pago International Airport, American Samoa, during a pre-deployment site survey, Sept. 20, 2025. Members from the 437th Airlift Wing and the 628th Air Base Wing completed the PDSS across various islands in the Indo-Pacific region from Sept. 9 to Sept. 21, 2025, in preparation for an upcoming exercise. (Courtesy Photo)

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RD25 | 12th LCT’s Akuma Co Participates in a Force-on-Force Day 1

OITA, Japan (Sept. 20, 2025) — U.S. Marines with 12th Littoral Combat Team, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participate in force-on-force training during Resolute Dragon 25 at Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita, Japan, Sept. 20, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Frye)

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U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members refuel AH-64 Apaches with MV-22B Ospreys

IE SHIMA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Goodrich, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a signal for refueling during exercise Resolute Dragon 25 on Ie Shima, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. Goodrich is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale)

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U.S. Marines, Sailors, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members refuel AH-64 Apaches with MV-22B Ospreys

IE SHIMA, Japan (Sept. 24, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing perform a hot seat switch during Resolute Dragon 25 on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, Kagoshima, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Resolute Dragon is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Barksdale

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins the 2025 State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sept. 19, 2025. SPP is a Department of War security cooperation program managed by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and executed by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, directing the National Guard of the States and Territories to maintain 17 partnerships with nine states and one territory, supported by 12 Guardsmen serving as bilateral affairs officers in regional embassies. 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 Sgt. Austin Riel)

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, provides closing remarks at the 2025 State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sept. 19, 2025. SPP is a Department of War security cooperation program managed by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and executed by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, directing the National Guard of the States and Territories to maintain 17 partnerships with nine states and one territory, supported by 12 Guardsmen serving as bilateral affairs officers in regional embassies. 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 Sgt. Austin Riel)

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Orient Shield 25: Tactical Maneuver Training

NIIGATA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2025) — U.S. Army Missouri National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 138th Infantry Regiment and Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel conduct tactical maneuver training as part of Orient Shield 25 at Sekiyama Training Area, Niigata, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. Orient Shield 25 is a large-scale U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Australian’s field exercise that focuses on converging U.S. Army Multi-Domain Operations and JGSDF Cross-Domain Operations through bilateral field training and live fire exercises that focus on a dynamic forward posture, enhancing tactical skills and interoperability. Now in its 40th iteration, OS25 underscores the ironclad commitment by the United States, Japan and Australia to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniela Lechuga Liggio)

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PACAF Highlights Enlisted Development with Republic of Singapore Air Force

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool (center), Pacific Air Forces command chief, visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force Training Command during an annual senior enlisted development discussion in Singapore, Sept. 18, 2025. The reoccurring event crucially serves to build a yearly implementation plan towards strategically enabling future collaborative engagements, exercises, and activity plans between the partnered air components. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Fulton Jr.)

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U.S., ROK Navies Conduct CONSOL During Freedom Edge 25

AT SEA (Sept. 18, 2025) - Republic of Korea’s Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58) connects its fuel line to Military Sealift Command’s commercial charter oiler MT Allied Pacific during a consolidated cargo replenishment (CONSOL) at sea, Sept. 18, in support of Freedom Edge 2025. CONSOL capability is when a specially outfitted MSC-controlled tanker conducts underway refueling operations, transferring fuel and/or cargo to combat logistics-force ships at sea. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S., ROK Navies Conduct CONSOL During Freedom Edge 25

AT SEA (Sept. 18, 2025) - Republic of Korea’s Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58) connects its fuel line to Military Sealift Command’s commercial charter oiler MT Allied Pacific during a consolidated cargo replenishment (CONSOL) at sea, Sept. 18, in support of Freedom Edge 2025. CONSOL capability is when a specially outfitted MSC-controlled tanker conducts underway refueling operations, transferring fuel and/or cargo to combat logistics-force ships at sea. (Courtesy photo)

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USINDOPACOM Commander, Deputy Secretary of State Visit Marshall Islands to Strengthen Partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority on September 18, 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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USINDOPACOM Commander, Deputy Secretary of State Visit Marshall Islands to Strengthen Partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, meets with RMI President Hilda Heine, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kalani Kaneko, and National Security Adviser Christopher deBrum, Republic of Marshall Islands on September 18, 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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USINDOPACOM Commander, Deputy Secretary of State Visit Marshall Islands to Strengthen Partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits the Pacific International Inc. dock on September 18, 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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USINDOPACOM Commander, Deputy Secretary of State Visit Marshall Islands to Strengthen Partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visits the Pacific International Inc. dock on September 18, 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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USINDOPACOM Commander, Deputy Secretary of State Visit Marshall Islands to Strengthen Partnership

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, meets with RMI President Hilda Heine, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kalani Kaneko, and National Security Adviser Christopher deBrum, Republic of Marshall Islands on September 18, 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, prevail ing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

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PACAF Highlights Enlisted Development with Republic of Singapore Air Force

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool (center), Pacific Air Forces command chief, engaged as a panelist during an annual senior enlisted development discussion in Singapore, Sept. 18, 2025. The reoccurring event crucially serves to build a yearly implementation plan towards strategically enabling future collaborative engagements, exercises, and activity plans between the partnered air components. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Fulton Jr.)

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PACAF Highlights Enlisted Development with Republic of Singapore Air Force

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool (center), Pacific Air Forces command chief, engaged as a panelist during an annual senior enlisted development discussion in Singapore, Sept. 18, 2025. The reoccurring event crucially serves to build a yearly implementation plan towards strategically enabling future collaborative engagements, exercises, and activity plans between the partnered air components. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Michael Fulton Jr.)

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