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U.S. Indo-Pacific Forces Come Together: Valiant Shield 22

In this file photo, from left, USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS America (LHA 6), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS New Orleans (LPD 18), and USS Comstock (LSD 45) steam in formation while E/A-18G Growlers, FA-18E Super Hornets and an E-2D Hawkeye from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly over in support of Valiant Shield 2020. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training in a blue-water environment among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

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31st MEU, America ARG conduct VBSS rehearsal in South China Sea

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exfiltrate towards a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). VBSS is a part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fight and Deliver: 31st MEU, America ARG Build an Integrated Blue-Green Team

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exfiltrate towards a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). VBSS is a part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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USS Rafael Peralta completes maiden deployment

Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) returns to its homeport of San Diego following the successful completion of a seven-and-a-half-month deployment. The ship operated in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of responsibility in support of security and stability initiatives in the Indo-Pacific.

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NAVSUP Weapons System Support Boosts Supply-Chain Resiliency in Indo-Pacific

Lt. Patrick Boensel, from Salinas, California, right, signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 to launch from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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The annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference

Dr. Ashley J. Tellis, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace specializing in international security, defense, and Asian strategic issues, left, and Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, right, listen while Dr. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense, speaks during the Chiefs of Defense (CHODS) conference at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Headquarters, Hawaii. The annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense conference, co-hosted by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, took place virtually August 24-25. Senior military leaders from 29 countries participated in this year’s conference, which provides a forum for military leaders from throughout the region to address the mutual security challenges of today and tomorrow.

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SFAB Soldiers complete first mission to Indo-Pacific

Capt. Matthew Orders, 1st Battalion, a team leader with the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, observes a training event alongside Col. Aekanan Hemabut, the Royal Thai Army 111th Infantry Regimental Combat Team Commander, Aug. 25, 2020 in Chachoengsao, Thailand. The engagement provided an opportunity for the two countries to discuss tactics and maneuvers ahead of future engagements and exercises between the two countries.

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35th Maintenance Group named best in Air Force

U.S. Air Force and Koku-Jieitai personnel use an aerial bulk fuel delivery system during Aviation Training Relocation at Chitose Air Base, Japan Aug. 25, 2020. Partnering with Koku-Jieitai, the training took place with Airmen and aircraft across the Indo-Pacific from the 18th Wing, 374th Airlift Wing and 35th Fighter Wing, involving an estimated total of both six F-15 aircraft and six F-16 aircraft and approximately 200 personnel.

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U.S., Japan Build on 60 Years of Regional Cooperation

(From left) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer Ikazuchi (JS 107), fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steam ahead while conducting a replenishment-at-sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-1 crew trains with Japan, USS Ronald Reagan in Indo-Pacific

A B-1B Lancer, rests on the flightline ahead of a 16-hour Bomber Task Force mission from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 6, 2020. The mission was not in direct response to specific actions taken by any nation, but rather enabled crews to remain ready to respond with lethal capability to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe.

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U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct integrated training off Japan

Aircraft fly in formation over the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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B-1 crew trains with Japan, USS Ronald Reagan in Indo-Pacific

Load-crew members assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron use a munitions lift truck to load a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition into a B-1B Lancer during a 16-hour Bomber Task Force mission to Australia from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 5, 2020. Bomber Task Force maintainers ensure the bombers, equipment and munitions are ready anytime, anywhere.

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USS Chancellorsville Holds Change of Command

Capt. Paul Allgeier, left, relieves Capt. Marc D. Boran as the commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during a change of command ceremony. Chancellorsville is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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U.S. Warship Joins Partners for Multinational Group Sail

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), front, the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Stuart (FFH 153), the support ship HMAS Sirius (O 266), the Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class RSS Supreme (73) and the Royal Brunei Navy Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel KDB Darulehsan (OPV-07) sail in formation as they transit the Pacific Ocean. Rafael Peralta is underway conducting operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force.

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B-1s return to Indo-Pacific, conduct bilateral training

Two B-1B Lancers, assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conduct a flyover before landing at Andersen AFB, Guam, July 17, 2020. The Bomber Task Force is deployed to Andersen AFB in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces.

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Logistics Team Keeps 7th Fleet Armed, Fueled, Fed in Indo-Pacific

" The Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) transfers fuel to the Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) during an underway replenishment.

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USS Ralph Johnson conducts freedom of navigation operation in South China Sea

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) steams near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Ralph Johnson is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Delivering airpower in the Indo-Pacific

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Official Photo

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Nimitz, Reagan demonstrate unmatched commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific

The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) steam in formation. The Nimitz and Ronald Reagan CSGs are conducting dual-carrier operations as the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force.

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A B-52 exercises Dynamic Force Employment with Joint partners in Indo-Pacific

Aircraft from the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force and a B-52 Bomber from Barksdale Air Force base conduct integrated joint air operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual-carrier operations in the South China Sea as the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force.

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