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United States Coast Guard, Petty Officer Second Class Nathalie Aviles (R), Royal Australian Air Force, Corporal Matthew Dunnell, and Senior Border Force Officer Richard Noad at the Forum Fisheries Agency, Honiara, Solomon Islands. *** Local Caption *** In August 2025, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) supported the Forum Fisheries Agency�s (FFA) third maritime surveillance operation of 2025, Operation ISLAND CHIEF. Through FFA operations, contributing nations work together to coordinate maritime and aerial surveillance patrols in their EEZs to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and transnational crime. Under Operation SOLANIA, the ADF deployed a Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft, crew and support personnel from No. 35 Squadron to the Solomon Islands. Operation SOLANIA is the ADF contribution to maritime surveillance within the Pacific region. ADF personnel and assets assigned to Operation SOLANIA provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) support through the FFA to Pacific island countries (PIC), which in turn supports their economic development through the protection of fisheries and other resources.

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USS Theodore Roosevelt Flight Operations

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)

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31st MEU Supports Anti-Submarine Warfare Operation in Indo-Pacific

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2025) — U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to take off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 10. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating 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 Seaman Sam McNeely)

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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)

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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)

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185th medical and fire Airmen train in 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)

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185th medical and fire Airmen train in 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)

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185th medical and fire Airmen train in 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)

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185th medical and fire Airmen train in 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)

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185th medical and fire Airmen train in 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)

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185th medical and fire Airmen train in 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)

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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, signs the 8-star memo alongside Gen. Romeo Brawner, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Camp Smith, HI on August 7, 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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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Gen. Romeo Brawner, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during the MDB-SEB hosted at Camp Smith, HI on August 7, 2025. The MDB-SEB was hosted to discuss matters of mutual concern associated with bilateral defense activities and non-traditional security activities. 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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USS Theodore Roosevelt Flight Operations

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 7, 2025) — A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Hornet, assigned to the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron 122, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Aug. 7, 2025. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 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 Seaman Maddix Almeyda)

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U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, and 3d Maintenance Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, pose for a group photo during an awards ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 7, 2025. The awards ceremony recognized Marines who displayed exceptional performance during a maintenance support mission for 3d MLR, ensuring the regiment remained combat-ready for future operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Malia Sparks)

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Battle of Guadalcanal: 83rd anniversary of Operation Watchtower

U.S. Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific color guard present the colors during the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

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Battle of Guadalcanal: 83rd anniversary of Operation Watchtower

Multinational service members, veterans, Solomon Islands government leaders, members of the diplomatic community, and civilians attend the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

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Battle of Guadalcanal: 83rd anniversary of Operation Watchtower

Multinational service members, veterans, Solomon Islands government leaders, members of the diplomatic community, and civilians attend the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal Ceremony at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2025. The ceremony commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the battle and served to honor the fallen and strengthen the U.S. relationship with the Solomon Islands and other Pacific allies and partners. The historic battle was codenamed Operation Watchtower and was the first major offensive and decisive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anita Ramos)

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The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States will conduct Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 from Aug. 18-28, 2025. This annual exercise aims to enhance the combined, joint, all-domain, and interagency operating environment, thereby strengthening the alliance's response capabilities.

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Soldiers and Volunteers Serve Up Support for Pocheon Seniors

U.S. Army Soldiers from 2-23IN, 1SBCT, 4ID, work alongside Korean volunteers to distribute food to local seniors during a People to People International event in Pocheon, South Korea, Aug. 7, 2025. The program aimed to uplift community morale through service and cultural exchange.

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