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Air Chief Symposium concludes with focus on strengthening airpower, alliances

Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Chief of Air Force, provides closing remarks to attendees hailing from the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and North America at the closing of the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 14, 2026. The symposium brought together air chiefs and senior enlisted leaders from over 20 countries to strengthen alliances and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar)

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Salaknib 2026: 2-27 Infantry begins the advance at JPMRC-X

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines (May 10, 2026) — U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, pull security during training activities as part of the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 10, 2026. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, integrates U.S., Philippine, and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multi-domain tactics, and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jason Palacios)

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Salaknib 2026: 2nd Bn., 35th Inf. Regt. Sling Load Training

PHILIPPINES (May 9, 20261) — U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, sling loads Infantry Squad Vehicles to a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during training as part of the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 10, 2026. JPMRC-X, as part of Exercise Salaknib, integrates U.S., Philippine, and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multi-domain tactics, and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christopher Moorehead)

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U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, set up a Marine Corps wideband satellite-expeditionary system during Kaiju Rain 26 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III MIG-led exercise, focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance, and supporting regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

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A U.S. Marine Corps military millennium vehicle assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion carries an air conditioning unit during Kaiju Rain 26 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III MIG-led exercise, focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance, and supporting regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Connor Boone, a native of Missouri and a transmissions systems operator with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sets up portable multi-band tactical antenna systems during Kaiju Rain 26 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III MIG-led exercise, focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance, and supporting regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the new AFP-USINDOPACOM Blood Donor Program Center at Victoriano Luna Medical Center, Armed Forces of the Philippines Health Service Command. The center strengthens the AFP’s self-sustaining blood supply capability through U.S.-supported facility upgrades, equipment modernization, and specialized training. 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 MC1 Ryan Mclearnon)

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, unveiled the signage inside the new AFP-USINDOPACOM Blood Donor Program Center at Victoriano Luna Medical Center, Armed Forces of the Philippines Health Service Command. The center strengthens the AFP’s self-sustaining blood supply capability through U.S.-supported facility upgrades, equipment modernization, and specialized training. 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 MC1 Ryan Mclearnon)

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines attended the closing ceremony for the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan alongside Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim, Y. Robert Ewing, and Philippine Exercise Director Maj. Gen. Francisco F. Lorenzo Jr. The exercise enhances defense readiness, strengthens the ironclad alliance, and improves maritime security and interoperability. 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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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, hosted a press conference after the conclusion of the Exercise Balikatan closing ceremony. Paparo and Brawner highlighted the exercise’s evolution and the growing U.S.- Philippine Alliance. 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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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan’s Chief of Joint Staff, General Uchikura Hiroaki, and Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, join together for the inaugural Senior Leader Forum of the Defense Cooperation Council, which advances defense investment synchronization, information-sharing, cybersecurity, and resilience and interoperability amongst Australia, Japan, Philippines, and the United States. 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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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aiden Henson, a native of Texas and an infantry rifleman with 3d Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, assembles a Furuno DRS12ANXT Radar during Kaiju Rain 26 on Ie Shima, Japan, May 7, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III MIG-led exercise, focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and supporting regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John-Paul Haubeil)

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USINDOPACOM strengthens alliance while attending MILREPS forum in Australia

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks at the annual Spirit of the Alliance Dinner at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, May 6, 2026. 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 Ryan D. McLearnon)

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USINDOPACOM strengthens alliance while attending MILREPS forum in Australia

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, takes questions during a speaking engagement at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Canberra, Australia, May 5, 2026. 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 Ryan D. McLearnon)

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USINDOPACOM strengthens alliance while attending MILREPS forum in Australia

Adm. David Johnston AC RAN, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, left, and Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, render a salute during the Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, May 6, 2026. 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 Ryan D. McLearnon)

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Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines, and Shinjiro Koizumi, Minister of Defense of Japan, pose for a group photo with U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Soldiers with 7th Infantry Division, Multi-Domain Command - Pacific, Philippine marines with 4th Marine Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with 1st Artillery Brigade, an Australian soldier with 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and other civilian attendees following a joint task force maritime strike event during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Paoay Sand Dunes, Philippines, May 6, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jonathan Beauchamp)

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A U.S. Marine Corps wideband satellite-expeditionary assigned to 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, operates atop a hill during Kaiju Rain 26 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 6, 2026. Kaiju Rain 26 is a III MIG-led exercise, focused on integrating multi-domain information capabilities, strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance, and supporting regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ramon Cardoza)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mark Savares, 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, Guam Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Capt. Yareem Lee, Pacific Air Forces Headquarters Offensive Cyber Operations, check on the Deployable Cyber Range during the Balikatan 2026 cyber defense exercise at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, May 5, 2026. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability provided the DCR and tech support to allow cyber defenders from seven nations to practice identifying, mitigating, and responding to realistic cyber threats. Participants shared tools, tactics and procedures to grow their skill sets and build interoperability for collective cyber defense. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Indo-Pacific Command photo by Eleanor Prohaska

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U.S. Army Capt. Elijah Clark, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, briefs on Blue Team 6 activities during the Balikatan 2026 cyber defense exercise at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, May 5, 2026. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability provided the Deployable Cyber Range and tech support to allow cyber defenders from seven nations to practice identifying, mitigating, and responding to realistic cyber threats. Participants shared tools, tactics and procedures to grow their skill sets and build interoperability for collective cyber defense. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Indo-Pacific Command photo by Eleanor Prohaska)

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U.S. Army Spc. Justin Xu, 1st Multi-Domain Effects Battalion, and New Zealand Army Lance Cpl. Liam Van Der Mespel, 1st Command Support Regiment, analyze data for Blue Team 6 during the Balikatan 2026 cyber defense exercise at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, April 29, 2026. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J7 Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability provided the Deployable Cyber Range and tech support to allow cyber defenders from seven nations to practice identifying, mitigating, and responding to realistic cyber threats. Participants shared tools, tactics and procedures to grow their skill sets and build interoperability for collective cyber defense. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Indo-Pacific Command photo by Eleanor Prohaska)

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