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BARRIGADA, Guam

National Guard chiefs of staff from Region VII render a solemn salute at the Guam National Guard Fallen Heroes Memorial in Barrigada, April 18, 2023. The delegation spent three days on the island to discuss regional issues, share best practices, and gain a better understanding of the uniqueness of Guam's operational and cultural environment. Share

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Williams, 51st Operations Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of airfield weather services, explains how he prepares before counseling an Airman during the First Sergeant’s Symposium at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 17, 2023. The week-long symposium offered enlisted members E-6 and above as well as officers an opportunity to learn about the duties and responsibilities of a first sergeant. Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

U.S. Navy Capt. Craig Sicola, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), front seat, and Cmdr. Luke Edwards, commanding officer of the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, make an arrested landing in an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-22 marking the 350,000th time the carrier has landed a fixed-wing aircraft on its flight deck. Nimitz is in 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

SAGAMI BAY, Japan

An MH-60R Seahawk attached to the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 drops a torpedo alongside the Futami-class research ship JS Wakasa (AGS-5104) during a torpedo exercise in Sagami Bay, Japan, April 13, 2023. The Saberhawks are forward-deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operation in support of a free and open Indo-pacific. Share

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

U.S. Air Force members assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during the air advisor course at Pacific Regional Training Center-Andersen, Guam, April 14, 2023. During this course, students were trained in combat skills such as Tactical Combat Casualty Care, convoy procedures, driving skills and advanced combat firearm training. Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

(From right to left) Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Stethem (DDG 63) andand USS Hopper (DDG 70) participate in an integrated live fire event during Group Sail. Group Sail demonstrates Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group’s ability to rapidly aggregate the strike group units and provides an opportunity to conduct progress training to enhance levels of excellence, increase lethality and tactical proficiency of U.S. Navy units operating in the 3rd Fleet area of operation. Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bradford Cambra, Pacific Air Forces Command first sergeant, gives a lecture on PACAF’s strategic imperatives during a Pacific Diamond conference on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 12, 2023. This year’s Pacific Diamond Conference was organized to communicate the PACAF commander’s priorities of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. Share

SUBIC BAY, Philippines

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) practices underway replenishment approaches with the Philippine Navy Phoang-class corvette BRP Conrado Yap (PS 39). USS Chung-Hoon is on a routine deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet and is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/ Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Share

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) practices underway replenishment approaches with the Philippine Navy Phoang-class corvette BRP Conrado Yap (PS 39). USS Chung-Hoon is on a routine deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet and is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/ Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. CTF 71/DESRON 15 is the largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Share

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan

An Airport Surveillance Radar detects and displays the position of aircraft located in the air space at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2023. The ASR-11 on Kadena has a metal covering that protects it from harsh weather conditions in Okinawa. Share

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam

Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM, Hawaii

Attendees of the Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference (SWCC) pose for a group photo on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 13, 2023. The purpose of SWCC, which was first held in 2018, is to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific region through expanded cooperation between submarine force commanders of allies and partners. Share

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center, first row, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins senior Joint Force leaders for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H. M. Smith in Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2025. Two days of engagements brought together more than 40 commanders, senior enlisted and defense experts for discussions on regional security, readiness, implementation of technological capabilities, and challenges in the information environment. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino) Share

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 11, 2025) — U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Anna Perez, from Fardel, Minn., prepares to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 11, 2025. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

HILO, Hawaii

Medical and fire Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing pose for a group photo at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2025. The Airmen attended an advanced trauma training course by the Global Training Institute to train in their skills for recurring medical certifications. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) Share

HILO, Hawaii

U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Amber Franco, 185th Medical Group medical administrative officer, right, examines a tube used in a postmortem human model as part of an advanced trauma training course by the Global Training Institute at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2025. Cadavers were used to simulate realistic injuries and medical procedures. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) Share

HILO, Hawaii

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jacob Jackson, a 185th Air Refueling Wing firefighter, performs sutures on the limb of a postmortem human model at an advanced trauma training course by the Global Training Institute at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2025. Cadavers were used to simulate realistic injuries and medical procedures. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) Share

HILO, Hawaii

U.S. National Guard members prepare to lift an occupied litter as part of advanced trauma training course at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 7, 2025. Airmen practiced with a litter to practice their tactical evacuation skills. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) Share

HILO, Hawaii

U.S. Air National Guard 1st Lieutenant Skylar Casson, a 185th Medical Group critical care air transport nurse, left, and Capt. Amber Franco, 185th MDG medical administrative officer, right, attach a strap from a litter to the leg of a soldier during an advanced trauma training course at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 7, 2025. Airmen practiced with a litter to practice their tactical evacuation skills. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) Share

HILO, Hawaii

A scalpel and forceps lie on a cleaning pad during an advanced trauma training course by the Global Training Institute at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hilo, Hawaii, Aug. 7, 2025. National guard members used these tools while training with postmortem human models, or cadavers, in a training environment. 250807-Z-KI557-1027 (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) Share

KAILUAKONA, Hawaii

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Travis Reich, a 185th Air Refueling Wing firefighter, right, puts a tourniquet onto the leg of Tech. Sgt. Jacob Jackson, a 185th Air Refueling Wing firefighter, left, during an advanced trauma training course by the Global Training Institute in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Aug. 5, 2025. Medical and fire Airmen of the 185th Air Refueling Wing joined other guard members in the course to train their medical skills. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman) Share

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POHANG, South Korea (Aug. 7, 2025) — U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, maintain security during a field operation as part of the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.2, Pohang, South Korea, Aug. 7, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterrence and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas) Share

CAMP HANSEN, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristan Courtney, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, deploys buoys during anti-submarine warfare training, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 8, 2025. The Marines conducted the training utilizing buoys to detect underwater acoustics for ships and submarines in order to increase U.S. naval forces capabilities to detect and deter in the undersea domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Courtney is a native of Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, supports anti-submarine warfare training, in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 8, 2025. The Marines conducted the training utilizing buoys to detect underwater acoustics for ships and submarines in order to increase U.S. naval forces capabilities to detect and deter in the undersea domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan) Share