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Capt. Nicholas Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam (CGFM/SG), and members of the CGFM/SG Compact of Free Association team stand for a photo with members of the RMI Trust Company on Sept. 20, 2023. The Trust Company is responsible for maintaining the flag registry of commercial vessels, one of the leading registries in the world. Simmons led a delegation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), one of the three former U.S. trust territories under the Compact of Free Association. The visit underscores CGFM/SG's strengthened role as the primary facilitator of the cooperative relationship between the U.S. Coast Guard and the RMI, reinforcing longstanding ties. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron soars in the air space above Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, as it departs for Malaysia in support of Cope Taufan 23, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral routine training event conducted in Malaysia with the Royal Malaysian Air Force. PACAF has collaborated with RMAF since early the 1980s and has continued to strengthen ties, demonstrating the U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline as it heads toward Malaysia in support of Cope Taufan 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a bilateral routine training event with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, where an estimated 220 U.S. personnel will participate alongside cargo aircraft, fighter jets, and similar aircraft under the RMAF. CTFN23 is intended to improve U.S. and Malaysian readiness while reinforcing U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s theater security campaign goals in southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi the runway for takeoffs as part of Cope Taufan 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored routine bilateral training exercise conducted in Malaysia with the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The exercise is intended to improve U.S. and Malaysian readiness while reinforcing U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s theater security campaign goals in southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron is marshalled out of its hangar as it prepares for departure to Malaysia in support of Cope Taufan 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2023. As a bilateral tactical airlift training exercise, CTFN23 provides an opportunity for U.S. Air Force and Royal Malaysia Air Force members to work closely together to improve the nations’ abilities to integrate combat air force capabilities. CTFN23 is intended to improve U.S. and Malaysian readiness while reinforcing U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s theater security campaign goals in southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero)

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Visitors at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition take photos of U.S. Air Force aircraft during media day at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., taxis an F-22 Raptor following a demonstration at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition media day at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023.

Seoul ADEX 23 kicks off

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs maneuvers during a demonstration at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition media day at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023.

Seoul ADEX 23 kicks off

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., prepares to take off during the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition media day at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023.

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Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft conduct a flyover during the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition media day at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023.

Seoul ADEX 23 kicks off

The Republic of Korea Air Force 53rd Air Demonstration Group, nicknamed the Black Eagles, performs during the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition media day at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023.

Seoul ADEX 23 kicks off

U.S. and Japanese national flags are presented during the opening ceremony for the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 held at Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, Japan, Oct. 14, 2023.

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U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam sends delegation to Republic of Marshall Islands, assuming expanded role as primary facilitator of longstanding relationship

MARSHALL ISLANDS - Capt. Nicholas Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam (CGFM/SG), and members of the CGFM/SG Compact of Free Association team stand for a photo with members of the RMI Trust Company on Sept. 20, 2023. The Trust Company is responsible for maintaining the flag registry of commercial vessels, one of the leading registries in the world. Simmons led a delegation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), one of the three former U.S. trust territories under the Compact of Free Association. The visit underscores CGFM/SG's strengthened role as the primary facilitator of the cooperative relationship between the U.S. Coast Guard and the RMI, reinforcing longstanding ties. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

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