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  • Japan Minister of Defense visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

    Jan 13 2026
    260112-N-PC065-2030
    CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomes Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi to USINDOPACOM headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Jan. 12, 2026. Koizumi delivered a keynote address at the Honolulu Defense Forum and visited historic sites while in Hawaii. 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)

  • Abraham Lincoln conducts routine flight operations

    Jan 13 2026
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    SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 8, 2026) — An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Jan. 8, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)

  • U.S., Japan Ground Self-Defense Force commence New Year’s Jump

    Jan 12 2026
    CAMP NARASHINO BASE, Japan
    CAMP NARASHINO BASE, Japan — U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division descend during a practice jump for the New Year’s Jump Exercise at Camp Narashino Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2026. The New Year’s Jump is an annual exercise that aims to bring good luck to paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they reaffirm their shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the event, the U.S. Army's 11th Airborne Division and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force will participate in multinational exercises in northern Japan and Hokkaido later this month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Teresa Figueroa)

  • USS Rafael Peralta conducts flight ops in North Pacific Ocean

    Jan 09 2026
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    NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 07, 2025) — U.S Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, takes off from the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the North Pacific Ocean, Jan. 7, 2025. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga

  • 109th Airlift Wing Operates in Antarctic

    Jan 07 2026
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    ANTARCTICA (Dec. 23, 2025) — A LC-130 Skibird takes off in Antarctica. The New York National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing flies the LC-130 in support of Operation Deep Freeze, supporting the National Science Foundation in Antarctica. The LC-130 Skibird is a variant of the C-130 Hercules aircraft, the Skibird is the only heavy airlift in the world equipped with skis to land on snow and ice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Enders)

  • Lightning strikes… then refuels

    Jan 06 2026
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    OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2025) — Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation before aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

  • Falcon Flyover

    Jan 06 2026
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    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 11, 2025) — A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena is a pivotal hub for Agile Combat Employment, which allows units to project combat power in concert with U.S. allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)

  • U.S. Marines perform ordnance loading and refueling

    Jan 05 2026
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    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Japan (Dec. 30, 2025) — U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, MAG-12, 1st MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 30, 2025. Practical application of both refueling and ordnance loading enabled units to improve their overall efficiency and operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson)

  • Abraham Lincoln conducts EOD exercise

    Jan 02 2026
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    SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 30, 2025) — U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit One (EODMU1), fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, during a drill on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 30, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)

  • Abraham Lincoln conducts routine operations

    Dec 30 2025
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    SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 26, 2025) — An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 26, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malina Davy)

  • Fuji Viper 26.2 | V16 Casualty Evacuation

    Dec 29 2025
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    JAPAN (Dec. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, sets up security during a casualty evacuation drill during Fuji Viper 26.2 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 12, 2025. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briseida Villasenor)

  • Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Execute Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise

    Dec 23 2025
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    SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 18, 2025) — Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 2-23 Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, conduct a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise, honing their combat skills through realistic training scenarios.

  • “Steel Rain” on the Peninsula: M270A2 MLRS Conducts Inaugural Live Fire in Korea

    Dec 22 2025
    251211-A-ZF147-1008
    SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 11, 2025) — Charlie Battery 1-38 Field Artillery Regiment fires the first rocket from the new M270A2 Multi Launch Rocket System, becoming the first unit to utilize the new equipment in a live fire setting on the Korean Peninsula at Rocket Valley, South Korea, Dec. 11, 2025. This live fire enforces the unit’s ability to rapidly execute operations when called upon. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ashton Smith)

  • USS Abraham Lincoln conducts flight operations in Philippine Sea

    Dec 22 2025
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    PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 19, 2025) — U.S. Navy Sailors direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 19, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathaly Cruz

  • Abraham Lincoln conducts routine flight operations

    Dec 19 2025
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    PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 16, 2025) — An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 16, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)

  • Boxer conducts flight operations

    Dec 18 2025
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Dec. 12, 2025. Boxer is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Drake)

  • 1-38 Infantry Trains During Combined

    Dec 16 2025
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    SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 15, 2025) — U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment advance to a covered position during a company live-fire iteration at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea, Dec. 13, 2024. Infantry platoons maneuvered while integrating fires from supporting assets.

  • 84th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony

    Dec 16 2025
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    HONOLULU (Dec. 7, 2025) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) conducts a pass-in-review during the 84th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Dec. 7, 2025. The theme of this year’s ceremony is “Building Pathways to Peace.” The U.S. military and National Park Service host the ceremony to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the Pacific theater during World War II. Each year, Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together in remembrance and honor. (U.S. Navy photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)

  • U.S. Army Golden Knights drop in to 2025 Army Navy Game

    Dec 15 2025
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    BALTIMORE (Dec. 14, 2025) — Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Reis of the U.S. Army Parachute Team lands for a demonstration parachute jump on 13 December 2025 for the Army Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. (U.S. Army photo by Megan Hackett)

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Fast-Rope Training Aboard USS Boxer

    Dec 15 2025
    251212-M-YF186-1216
    PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2025) — A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-ropes from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 during helicopter rope suspension techniques training on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 12, 2025. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

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Ammo Airmen supply the force

A 607th Material Maintenance Squadron transportation specialist lifts a shipping container containing Osan Air Base’s 51st Munition Squadron assets after a retrograde in support of operation “ammo transfer,” Aug. 25, 2020, at Jinhae Port, Jinhae-gu, Republic of Korea. The 51st MUNS and 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron transported excess serviceable assets, valued at $13 million, to Jinhae Port, Jinhae-gu, Republic of Korea, for international maritime shipping.

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Ammo Airmen supply the force

A 607th Material Maintenance Squadron transportation specialist lifts a shipping container containing Osan Air Base’s 51st Munition Squadron assets after a retrograde in support of operation “ammo transfer,” Aug. 25, 2020, at Jinhae Port, Jinhae-gu, Republic of Korea. The 51st MUNS and 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron transported excess serviceable assets, valued at $13 million, to Jinhae Port, Jinhae-gu, Republic of Korea, for international maritime shipping.

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